“Will Stop Ladki Bahin Scheme. You’ve Crores To Waste On Freebies, But No Money To Compensate a Person For Illegally Taken Land”: SC Warns Maha Govt.

The Supreme Court today issued a warning to the Maharashtra Government, threatening to halt welfare schemes if compensation is not paid to landowners. The court criticized the state’s budgetary allocation for schemes, demanding compensation for illegally taken land. The Chief Secretary may be summoned if steps are not taken by August 28. The court also considered a plea for regulation of political party election manifestos.