PRESS RELEASES

Disclosure of Crypto Assets in Election Affidavits

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by advocate and RTI activist Deepanshu Sahu seeking. mandatory disclosure of Virtual Digital Assets (cryptocurrencies) by election candidates in Form 26, under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The petition highlights a regulatory gap despite cryptocurrencies being legally recognised as assets.under tax and anti-money laundering laws.