The Supreme Court has told the Jan Suraaj Party that political parties rejected by voters cannot use courts to gain popularity. The court made this remark while hearing a petition filed by the party after it lost the recent Assembly elections.
The Jan Suraaj Party had raised concerns about political parties promising free schemes, or “freebies,” before elections. The Supreme Court said it is seriously concerned about the growing culture of irrational freebies, as they can harm the economy and mislead voters.
However, the court questioned the intentions of the Jan Suraaj Party. It said the party’s actions did not appear genuine, especially since it had approached the court only after losing the elections. The judges said courts should not be used as a platform for political publicity.
The Supreme Court made it clear that election results must be respected and legal processes should not be misused for political advantage.
