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promises made by political parties for the distribution of free goods (‘freebies’) as a part of their election manifesto or during election speeches. The main ... sets of writ petitions. The first batch relates to pre­elections freebies which may influence voters at the time of elections. The second

mind the prayers made in these petitions which relate to distribution of freebies by political parties, we are of the considered view that it would ... Expert Body with representatives of all the stakeholders: the beneficiaries, those opposing freebies, Central Government, State Governments, opposition parties, Finance Commission, Reserve Bank of India

constitute an Expert Body to consider the issue of distribution of freebies by political parties. 3. Having heard learned Senior counsel appearing on behalf