India Supreme Court Slams 'Freebies Culture'

The India — Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the 'freebies culture' prevalent in various states, asserting that such policies hinder the nation's economic development. The court's remarks came during the hearing of a plea filed by India — Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, which proposed to provide free electricity to all consumers regardless of their financial status. A bench including Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi questioned the rationale behind indiscriminate distribution of benefits, especially when most states are revenue-deficit. The court emphasized the need for states to focus on creating employment opportunities instead of offering free goods and services. The India — Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation's plea also challenges a rule within the Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024, and the India — Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the Centre and other respondents for further proceedings.