Freebies: Short-term political gain may become long-term economic distress, says Report

Feb 10, 2025

Once just campaign promises, political freebies have now become a crucial strategy for winning elections in India.

Three-judge SC bench to hear case of freebies promised by political parties

Aug 26, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 26 : The Supreme Court on Friday referred the freebies case to a three-judge bench while saying that the issue...

SC orders to post freebies matter before 3-judge bench as early as possible

Nov 01, 2022

A three-judge bench will hear a plea related to the freebies promised by the political parties during election campaigns.

SC agrees to list on March 21 PIL against practice of parties promising freebies during polls

Mar 20, 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing on March 21 a PIL against the practice of political parties promising freebies during...

Freebies used for political agenda should be banned, opines renowned economist

Aug 30, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 30 : Amid the row over pre-election goodies and freebies, renowned economist and Member of the Economic Advisory Council to...

Supreme Court slams freebies by political parties, urges planned schemes for state welfare

Feb 19, 2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the distribution of "freebies" by political parties of all states and expressed concern over its impact on...