Tag: Freebies

“Are We Not Creating Class Of Parasites?” Supreme Court’s Big Remark On Freebies

February 12, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Making strong observations on the practice of political parties announcing freebies ahead of elections, the Supreme Court has said people are “not willing to work” because of them and wondered whether a “class of parasites” was being created in the country. Hearing a matter on the right to shelter of homeless persons in…

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What Really Is A Freebie? Depends On Whom You Ask

January 10, 2025 admin

The debate over “freebies” in election campaigns exposes the tension between populist politics and fiscal prudence. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar captured this complexity succinctly, questioning what qualifies as a freebie; an entitlement for one may be an extravagance for another. Addressing the announcement of Delhi’s poll schedule, Kumar lamented the lack of “accepted and…

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States Gave Money For Freebies But Not To Retired Judges: Supreme Court

January 8, 2025 admin

The court was hearing a plea filed by the All India Judges Association regarding retired judges’ pension. New Delhi: States have enough money to give freebies to people who do no work but they claim financial constraints when it comes to paying salary and pension to judges of the district judiciary, the Supreme Court said…

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Supreme Court’s Warning To Maharashtra

August 14, 2024 admin

The court observed that Maharashtra’s conduct in the matter was not that of a “model state”. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday warned the Maharashtra government that it would suspend its freebie schemes unless it pays compensation to a private party whose land was “illegally” occupied by it more than six decades ago. Coming…

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