“Using Freebies to Influence Voters Threatens Democratic Values”: SC to Consider Hearing Pleas Against Parties Promising Freebies During Elections

Today(18th Sept), the Supreme Court of India acknowledged the issue of political parties offering freebies as “very important” and decided to keep the pleas on its cause list. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and other justices emphasized the matter’s significance, with the case urged for hearing by PIL petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay.

“Freebies May Increase The Risk of Imminent Bankruptcy” | SC to Address Challenges Surrounding Political Freebies

Supreme Court to examine electoral promises’ financial impact through Public Interest Litigations (PILs), as election campaigns escalate with pledges of benefits. From historic free schooling to modern freebies like electricity, political parties’ commitments face legal examination.