What Kind of Culture Are We Developing?: Supreme Court Slams Freebies Just Ahead of Elections

Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court of India sharply criticised pre-election freebies, with CJI Surya Kant questioning whether such blanket welfare served true public interest. He warned that indiscriminate subsidies without distinguishing affordability risk promoting appeasement over support for marginalised citizens.

“Freebies Not Our Concern”: Supreme Court Junks Plea Seeking Expert Study on Welfare Schemes

Supreme Court dismisses petition calling for economic assessment of freebies and cash benefit schemes. Bench says, “We are not inclined to entertain this petition.”