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@article{182838,
        author = {Dr K Jameela and Karthik Shanmugaraj},
        title = {SOCIO-LEGAL ASPECTS OF FREEBIES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3319-3325},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182838},
        abstract = {Freebies—goods, services, or benefits provided by the government at no cost—have become a significant element of Indian politics and welfare administration. While they serve as tools for social justice and poverty alleviation, their excessive or unregulated distribution raises serious legal, economic, and ethical concerns. This article explores the socio-legal implications of freebies in India, balancing their advantages with long-term sustainability, constitutional principles, and electoral fairness.},
        keywords = {Freebies, Welfare Schemes, Electoral Promises, Social Justice, Fiscal Responsibility, Judicial Review, Populism, Constitution, Subsidy},
        month = {July},
        }