Government has funds to distribute money to non-workers, but not for judicial employees' salaries

Supreme Court slams Over Cash Distribution Schemes

New Delhi – Governments across states seem to have ample funds to distribute money to people who do no work. Ahead of elections, schemes like ‘Ladki Behen’ and others are announced, promising cash benefits. In Delhi, political parties have pledged to offer Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,500 monthly under special schemes if they come to power. However, when it comes to paying salaries and pensions to judges and judicial staff, governments claim financial difficulties.

The Supreme Court criticized political parties’ practice of announcing cash distribution schemes during the hearing of a petition concerning salaries and pensions for judicial staff and judges.

The Supreme Court of India objects to the money distribution schemes of the government

The government always appears to have ample funds for distributing freebies, yet it falls short when it comes to ensuring fair salaries for judicial servants.

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In the context of the Delhi Assembly elections, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had promised to provide Rs. 1,000 monthly under the ‘Mahila Samman Yojana’ for women, later increasing the figure to Rs. 2,500. Following this, the Congress Party announced its ‘Pyari Didi’ scheme, assuring women Rs. 2,500 monthly if voted to power.