People not willing to work because of freebies: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on announcing freebies before elections during a hearing, observing that the practice is allowing people to not want to work since they are getting free rations and money, reported news agency PTI.

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih made the observation. (File)(PTI)

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih expressed disapproval of the practice of offering freebies before polls while hearing a matter relating to homeless people’s right to shelter in urban areas, the report said.