The Supreme Court of India agrees to consider a PIL requesting a court-monitored investigation into the electoral bonds scheme.

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to consider listing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) requesting a court-monitored investigation into the electoral bonds scheme. NGOs Common Cause and Centre for Public Interest Litigation filed the PIL, alleging an "apparent quid pro quo" between political parties, corporations, and investigative agencies. The PIL characterizes the scheme as a "scam" and calls for an investigation into the funding of shell and loss-making companies donating to political parties, while also seeking recovery of money deemed "proceeds of crime."