SC told promise of pre-poll freebies a corrupt practice under Representation of People Act

Nov 22, 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was told that the promise of pre-election freebies by political parties is a corrupt practice and bribe under the...

Freebies used for political agenda should be banned, opines renowned economist

Aug 30, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 30 : Amid the row over pre-election goodies and freebies, renowned economist and Member of the Economic Advisory Council to...

Three-judge SC bench to hear case of freebies promised by political parties

Aug 26, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 26 : The Supreme Court on Friday referred the freebies case to a three-judge bench while saying that the issue...

SC orders to post freebies matter before 3-judge bench as early as possible

Nov 01, 2022

A three-judge bench will hear a plea related to the freebies promised by the political parties during election campaigns.

Freebies by political parties have "tadka of populism": Chief Election Commissioner

Oct 09, 2023

"Such freebies announcements have the 'tadka' of populism. Implementing the freebies and otherwise, both are difficult (choices)," CEC Kumar said while addressing a press...

PIL filed in SC against freebies by political parties during elections

Jan 22, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 22 : A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Election Commission of India to seize...