‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ Implemented By Maharashtra Gov is a “Beneficiary Scheme” for Women, Not Discriminatory: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court today dismissed a PIL challenging Maharashtra’s ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ scheme, stating it benefits women without discrimination. The court deemed the scheme a valid policy decision beyond judicial interference. The PIL’s arguments about political motivation and discriminatory nature were disregarded, and the court emphasized the scheme’s social welfare intent.