The case before the Supreme Court on freebies promised by political parties before elections will now be heard by a Bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether ruling political parties providing universal healthcare, access to drinking water and access to consumer electronics can be treated as giving freebies.
The Supreme Court on Thursday made it clear that while it will examine the issue of political parties promising freebies before elections, it will not enter into the prayer to deregister political parties for the same.