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Supreme Court says freebies may hamper economic growth of the country

The Supreme Court has criticised the growing freebies culture, observing that blanket subsidy schemes could hamper economic development. Hearing a plea related to free electricity in Tamil Nadu, the bench said states must balance welfare measures with fiscal responsibility

20 Feb 2026 9:30 am