SC to hear on July 22 plea to seize money received by political parties under electoral bonds scheme

On July 22, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud's bench will review Khem Singh Bhati's plea on the 2018 electoral bonds scheme. Filed by Jayesh K Unnikrishnan and settled by Vijay Hansaria, it alleges misuse of corporate funds, seeking tax audits and penalties for 2018-2024. It involves alternative relief and Election Commission's public disclosures directed at Centre's involvement.