CJI: The heart really is whether we accept this submission - that look, if you require disclosure of identity, whether we like it or not, our political system is such that there would be a sense of vindication - that you paid this to this political party.

Justice Khanna: There are two aspects- one, whether by giving confidentiality to a donor you ensure a greater public interest is served. Second, selective confidentiality. What happens is the person in power can have access to it.