SC Says Freebies & Welfare Schemes Are Different, Rules Out De-Recognizing Political Parties

Supreme Court bench led by CJI NV Ramana review a plea against freebies for people, during elections. Observing that freebies and social welfare schemes are two different things, the bench considered a balance needed to strike between the economy losing money and welfare measures. The court also ruled out the possibility of considering a plea for de-recognising parties making freebies promises, and directed stakeholders to give suggestions before August 17.