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Gandhi family, its NGOs not above law BJP on cancellation of FCRA licences of RGF, RGCT

Freebies meant to woo voters, welfarism is policy intervention, BJP’s reply to EC

In its reply, the BJP said that while freebies are meant to lure voters, welfarism is a policy intervention for…

October 27, 2022 16:27 IST

Freebies: CAG devising parameters that will ‘red-flag’ subsidies, discounts

Earlier this week, during the CAG’s Audit Advisory Board (AAB) meeting headed by Girish Chandra Murmu, the issue of “financial…

October 23, 2022 11:22 IST

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‘Poorly-directed freebies’ may adversely affect state finances & country’s economy, say experts

Recently, the Supreme Court said freebies at the cost of taxpayers’ money may push the country towards imminent bankruptcy.

August 31, 2022 12:15 IST

Freebies case: Supreme Court refers matter to three-judge bench citing ‘complexity of issues’

The Supreme Court referred the issue of freebies to a three-judge bench, stating that the points raised by the parties…

August 26, 2022 12:49 IST

Set up all-party panel to study freebies: SC

The SC was hearing a PIL filed by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay challenging the practice of political parties promising freebies during…

August 25, 2022 02:35 IST

Freebies vs welfare schemes: Who draws the line and how?

Can freebies be defined? Where does one draw the line between welfare schemes and freebies? To what extent should the…

Updated: August 23, 2022 12:25 IST

Making a distinction between “freebies” and “welfare schemes” is important: SC

It also wondered whether providing universal healthcare, access to drinking water and access to consumer electronics can be treated as…

August 18, 2022 01:55 IST

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Pharma cos can’t claim IT deduction on freebies to doctors to promote sales of medicines prohibited by law: SC

The top court termed it as a “matter of great public importance and concern” the manipulation of doctors’ prescriptions in…

February 23, 2022 11:57 IST

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