The PIL was filed by a NGO, Association for Democratic Reforms, which had alleged that the Ministry of Home Affairs in its reply has factually admitted the position that fundings came to these parties from Vedanta.The PIL had sought a direction for a "court-monitored investigation by the SIT or the CBI into the violation of foreign funding and other laws by major political parties, corporate groups and PSUs. It had also alleged that the two political parties have violated the Representation of People's Act and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act by taking donations from government companies and foreign sources, which is prohibited under both the legislations.


The petition alleged that Vedanta Resources and its subsidiary companies in India, including Sterlite Industries, Sesa Goa and Malco, "have donated several crores of rupees to major political parties such as the Indian National Congress and the BJP".


The PIL has also alleged that according to Vedanta's annual report of 2012, it had made political donations to the tune of $2.01 million either through a trust or directly in respect of the Indian general elections.

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