Supreme Court says debate on 'freebie' issue important for country's welfare - The Indian Express

CJI N V Ramana asked if a law rolled out by the Centre prohibiting ‘freebies’ would be open to judicial scrutiny. “Suppose the Centre makes a law that states cannot give freebies. Will such a law be open for judicial scrutiny?” he observed.

Hearing a plea seeking a ban on the freebie culture during elections, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said a debate on the matter was needed for the welfare of the country. Chief Justice of India N V Ra… [+1877 chars]

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