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SC questions ‘freebies’ culture, says it hampers economic development
The Daily Guardian
|February 20, 2026
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed serious concern over the culture of distributing 'freebies' ahead of elections, observing that such practices may hamper the country’s economic development.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi made the observations while hearing a plea related to free electricity in Tamil Nadu.
The Court was hearing a petition filed by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd, which has challenged Rule 23 of the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The company had proposed providing free electricity to all consumers, irrespective of their financial status.
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and others, seeking their response within four weeks.
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