Jagdeep S. Chhokar Demise
September 17 , 2025
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- Jagdeep S. Chhokar, a former professor at the IIM Ahmedabad passed away recently.
- He co-founded the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) in 1999 to promote electoral transparency in India.
- ADR led Supreme Court cases mandating disclosure of candidates’ criminal, financial, and educational details.
- ADR petitions contributed to the striking down of the electoral bonds scheme and reformed the process for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner.
- He contributed to academic research in international journals and supported public interest bodies like Aajeevika Bureau.
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