💨 Abstract

The Supreme Court has taken up a petition against political parties promising freebies during elections, seeking a ban on such practices as it imposes an unaccounted financial burden on the public exchequer and unduly influences voters. The court has issued notices to the Centre and the Election Commission, tagging the matter with similar cases. The petition also urges the court to declare that such practices violate the Constitution and the EC should take deterrent measures.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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