'Important Matter': CJI DY Chandrachud Agrees To Hear Plea On Election Freebies
9 months ago

'Important Matter': CJI DY Chandrachud Agrees To Hear Plea On Election Freebies

Live Law  

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud was requested to have an early hearing of the petition raising the issue of political parties promising electoral freebies. Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, appearing for petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay, requested an earlier listing of the pending matter of the distribution of freebies from public funds by Political Parties. There are 3061 political parties" The CJI agreeing to the urgency of the matter, replied "In fact three of us yesterday were saying it is an important matter which we need to look at " Mr Hansaria then urged the bench to list and hear the petition tomorrow itself. Background The present matter pertains to a PIL filed by lawyer and former BJP Delhi Spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to not permit political parties to promise freebies during election campaigns.

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The Importance of Carefully Crafted Promises in Government Finance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Importance of Carefully Crafted Promises in Government Finance

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress and the BJP are engaged in a war of words over the caution advised by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on announcing poll freebies. While both parties have a history of making outlandish promises, the Congress has a greater track record of fulfilling them. However, the BJP has also made some significant promises in the past, and some of …

Money power, freebies distribution would be on special radar: CEC Rajiv Kumar
1 year, 2 months ago

Money power, freebies distribution would be on special radar: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Live Mint  

The Election Commission is fully committed to delivering free, fair, transparent, and inducement-free elections, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Thursday. A 17-member team headed by the CEC is currently in the city to assess the poll preparedness in Telangana and, as part of that, Rajiv Kumar held meetings with various stakeholders such as political parties, state and central …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Direct Political Parties To Disclose Source Of Funds For Promises In Election Manifesto
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Direct Political Parties To Disclose Source Of Funds For Promises In Election Manifesto

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on November 7 issued notice in a petition seeking to make a Financial Implication and estimated source of funds statements mandatory for every election manifesto released by political parties ahead of elections. Recently, amidst the debates relating to "freebies", the Election Commission of India proposed that the political parties should disclose the financial viability of their election …

Election Freebies | Supreme Court Directs Matter To Be Listed Before Three Judge Bench At The Earliest
2 years, 1 month ago

Election Freebies | Supreme Court Directs Matter To Be Listed Before Three Judge Bench At The Earliest

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench comprising CJI UU Lalit and Justice Bela M. Trivedi on Tuesday directed that the plea concerning freebies during election campaigns be listed before a three-judge bench. The development comes in a PIL filed by lawyer and former BJP Delhi Spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to not permit political parties to promise …

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism policy intervention: BJP in letter to EC
2 years, 1 month ago

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism policy intervention: BJP in letter to EC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Making a distinction between freebies and welfarism, the BJP has suggested in a reply to the Election Commission that parties should place emphasis on voter empowerment and capacity building rather than increase the dependency of people, a party insider said. “The BJP has suggested that emphasis should be on empowering voters, increasing their capacity, imparting them skills to …

Affidavits will not fix freebies
2 years, 2 months ago

Affidavits will not fix freebies

Hindustan Times  

In what appears to be yet another effort to tackle the problem of freebies, the Election Commission of India has proposed – views of political parties have been sought on the issue – an amendment to the Model Code of Conduct for elections. The proposed amendment asks that political parties come clean on the fiscal costs of political promises made …

Freebies are deciding factor in AP polls; Opposition follows YSRC in freebies
2 years, 3 months ago

Freebies are deciding factor in AP polls; Opposition follows YSRC in freebies

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Freebies will be a deciding factor in elections in Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister Jagan Reddy, banking on his government’s flawless welfare schemes implementation, started a negative campaign against Chandrababu Naidu by warning the people that these benefits would be stopped if the TD comes to power. The Navaratnalu welfare schemes are the main strengths of Jagan now, as he …

Polls in Andhra Pradesh to see fight over freebies
2 years, 3 months ago

Polls in Andhra Pradesh to see fight over freebies

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Freebies will be a deciding factor in elections in Andhra Pradesh. TD chief Chandrababu Naidu has announced that, if elected to power, he will provide more welfare aid to people than the present Jagan government. Chief Minister Jagan Reddy, banking on his government’s flawless welfare schemes implementation, started a negative campaign against Chandrababu Naidu by warning the people that …

Don\'t burden utilities, pay for freebies from budgets: FM
2 years, 3 months ago

Don\'t burden utilities, pay for freebies from budgets: FM

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said political parties that come to power on pre-poll promises of freebies should pay for those through budgetary provisions. Citing the example of free electricity being promised in many states, the finance minister said the burden for the freebies should not be thrust upon the power discoms or gencos. You should be, …

'Why can't Centre form committee, call for all-party meeting', says Supreme Court on PIL opposing freebies
2 years, 4 months ago

'Why can't Centre form committee, call for all-party meeting', says Supreme Court on PIL opposing freebies

India TV News  

Highlights The Supreme Court on Wednesday queried the Central government on freebies matter 'Why can't Govt of India constitute committee to study the impact of freebies': CJI NV Ramana to SG SG Tushar Mehta replied that Centre will help in every way and statistics connected with the issue SC on freebies : The Supreme Court on Wednesday queried the Central …

All Political Parties Are in Favour of Freebies, Says Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

All Political Parties Are in Favour of Freebies, Says Supreme Court

News 18  

New Delhi: All political parties including BJP are in favour of freebies and due to this a judicial attempt has been made to deal with it, said the Supreme Court on Tuesday while deliberating with a PIL opposing promises of such handouts by the parties during polls. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that nobody has an issue with the social …

Can't Sit & Argue Here If A Free Cycle Or A Boat For A Rural Poor Person Is "Freebie" Or "Welfare", Says Supreme Court During Hearing
2 years, 4 months ago

Can't Sit & Argue Here If A Free Cycle Or A Boat For A Rural Poor Person Is "Freebie" Or "Welfare", Says Supreme Court During Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday continued the debate on the "freebies" matter, acknowledging the complex nature of the issue.The bench led by the Chief Justice of India observed that the intention of the Court was to initiate a wider public debate on the issue, and it is for that purpose the constitution of an expert body was mooted. The bench, …

From 'loan waivers' to 'direct transfers', KNOW how Election Commission of India defines 'freebies'
2 years, 4 months ago

From 'loan waivers' to 'direct transfers', KNOW how Election Commission of India defines 'freebies'

India TV News  

Highlights Large number of clauses related to freebies offered direct transfer as per EC analysis Election Commission in its report found that promises made in manifestos include several items The poll panel said such doles are aimed at targeted groups of the electorate An Election Commission analysis of manifestos of different parties contesting the 2014 general elections disclosed that a …

Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Voters, if given a chance, will prefer to earn a dignified earning through welfare schemes such as MNREGA and create public assets in rural India. The court was hearing a petition to curb the practice of offering or distributing “irrational freebies” at the cost of public money, especially in debt-ridden States during the run-up to elections. ‘Don’t confuse freebies with …

Can't stop political parties from making promises, issue of freebies is complicated: Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Can't stop political parties from making promises, issue of freebies is complicated: Supreme Court

Firstpost  

The top court was hearing a plea filed by Tamil Nadu’s ruling party DMK which challenged the definition of freebies saying that welfare schemes introduced by a state government cannot be dubbed as a freebie New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it cannot stop political parties from making promises and that the issue of freebies is complicated. …

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on 'freebies' promise by political parties during polls for August 22
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on 'freebies' promise by political parties during polls for August 22

India TV News  

Highlights SC adjourned for Monday hearing of plea against promises by political parties to distribute freebies Supreme Court has asked the political parties to file their suggestion by Saturday The top court said that the concern is about spending public money in the right way Supreme Court on freebies : The Supreme Court adjourned for Monday the hearing of a …

Supreme Court not in favour of derecognising political parties over freebies
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court not in favour of derecognising political parties over freebies

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on August 11, 2022 refused to consider the question of derecognising political parties who resort to freebies. The apex court was considering the question of reining in the practice of political parties offering "irrational freebies" to the electorate if they are voted to power, especially in states which are already drowning in debt. Sheer loss to national …

Distributing freebies serious issue, amount has to be spent for infrastructure etc, says SC
2 years, 4 months ago

Distributing freebies serious issue, amount has to be spent for infrastructure etc, says SC

Firstpost  

A bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Krishna Murari said the economy losing money and the welfare of people, both have to be balanced New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that promising and distributing freebies by political parties during elections is a “serious issue” and an amount has to be spent on infrastructure etc. The …

What message are political parties sending? SC comes down heavily on freebies in polls
2 years, 4 months ago

What message are political parties sending? SC comes down heavily on freebies in polls

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Aam Aadmi Party to intervene in a petition which opposes the practice of political parties promising freebies during elections. It has also asked for suggestions from the Centre, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, the Election Commission and petitioners on what steps can be taken about freebies. During the hearing, the CJI underlined the need …

Poll panel in Supreme Court backs committee to curb electoral freebies
2 years, 4 months ago

Poll panel in Supreme Court backs committee to curb electoral freebies

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday came in support of instituting a committee as suggested by the Supreme Court to take a holistic view on how to curb the culture of freebies in elections. Filing the counter affidavit on a PIL by advocate Ashwani Upadhyay, the poll panel said, "Setting up any such expert body, having representation from a …

'Education, healthcare not freebies': AAP tells Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

'Education, healthcare not freebies': AAP tells Supreme Court

India Today  

Asserting that socio-economic welfare schemes for the marginalised population cannot be termed as freebies, the Aam Aadmi Party has sought the Supreme Court's intervention in a pending petition on the issue. "Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution reinforced the idea that the state should pursue a socialist and welfarist program for bringing an equitable social order where every …

Sop or welfare debate: The Hindu Editorial on freebies
2 years, 4 months ago

Sop or welfare debate: The Hindu Editorial on freebies

The Hindu  

A general concern over ‘freebies’ pushing the economy to ruin or unviable pre-election promises adversely affecting informed decision-making by voters seems reasonable. However, few will disagree that what constitutes ‘freebies’ and what are legitimate welfare measures to protect the vulnerable sections are essentially political questions for which a court of law may have no answer. The Chief Justice of India, …

Supreme Court calls for expert panel to regulate freebies offered during elections
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court calls for expert panel to regulate freebies offered during elections

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there is a need for an apex body consisting of members from the Niti Aayog, the Finance Commission, ruling and opposition parties, the Reserve Bank of India and other stakeholders, to make suggestions on how to control freebies given by political parties during election campaigns. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, meanwhile, said "mindless" freebies would …

'No Different From Offering Freebies': Delhi HC Dismisses Challenge To Practice Of Political Parties Promising "Cash Benefits" In Election Manifestos
2 years, 7 months ago

'No Different From Offering Freebies': Delhi HC Dismisses Challenge To Practice Of Political Parties Promising "Cash Benefits" In Election Manifestos

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the alleged practice of political parties offering cash benefits in lieu of votes during elections. The development ensued in a petition filed by Parashar Narayan Sharma stating that practice of political parties offering cash benefits purportedly in lieu of votes is against the spirit of Section 123 of the Representation of …

Offering freebies either before or after election is policy decision of the party concerned: ECI to SC
2 years, 8 months ago

Offering freebies either before or after election is policy decision of the party concerned: ECI to SC

Firstpost  

Earlier, petitioner lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in his plea had sought direction from the Centre and Election Commission of India to take steps to regulate political parties and to make them accountable for their manifesto promises New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that offering any freebies either before or after the election is a …

What courts have said on 'freebies' from parties during elections
2 years, 8 months ago

What courts have said on 'freebies' from parties during elections

India Today  

During a lengthy meeting with PM Narendra Modi on April 2, several top bureaucrats expressed concern over populist schemes and freebies announced by political parties during assembly elections. On January 25, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission of India and the Centre on the issue of political parties wooing voters with the promise of freebies …

Election freebies: An easy tool for parties to woo voters
2 years, 9 months ago

Election freebies: An easy tool for parties to woo voters

India TV News  

Highlights Freebies have taken a prominent place in India's electoral politics. EC had to issue notice to political parties over wooing voters with the promise of freebies Regional parties like Samajwadi Party also joined the freebies race this election Freebies have taken a prominent place in India's electoral politics. Such is a situation that the Supreme Court had to issue …

Promise of freebies in polls a \'serious issue\', asserts SC
2 years, 10 months ago

Promise of freebies in polls a \'serious issue\', asserts SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to curb the political parties from promising freebies in their election manifestos, thereby putting under further strain the exchequer of already debt-ridden state finances. Describing the issue as “serious”, Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, heading a bench also comprising Justice A.S. …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks action against political parties that promise ‘irrational’ freebies from public funds
2 years, 11 months ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks action against political parties that promise ‘irrational’ freebies from public funds

The Hindu  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India to seize the election symbol or de-register a political party that promises or distributes “irrational freebies” from public funds before elections. The plea urged the court to declare that the promise of irrational freebies from public funds before elections unduly influences the …

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