Today, On 28th December, The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab government over the handling of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health, who is on a fast unto death. The court remarked, “You’re creating a problem and then claiming helplessness,” after being informed that farmers were preventing his hospitalisation. The bench expressed concern over law and order and labelled the situation unprecedented. It also warned that obstructing medical aid could amount to a criminal offense.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 9) dismissed a plea seeking directions to the Centre and other authorities to immediately clear blockades on national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Manmohan said the matter is already pending before the court and it cannot entertain repetitive petitions on the same issue.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 2) asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers’ demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Dallewal, who was removed from the Khanauri protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border on November 26.
Kangana Ranaut has been summoned by an MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh over allegedly incendiary remarks about the 2020-21 farmers’ protests. The Bharatiya Kisan Union filed the complaint, asserting Ranaut labeled protesters violent and criminal. Her court appearance is scheduled for October 25. The BJP has distanced itself from her controversial statements.
The Supreme Court Today declined to halt the judicial inquiry into the death of a 22-year-old amid the farmers’ protest at the Punjab-Haryana border. The court acknowledged concerns, emphasizing transparency and fairness in investigations. It dismissed the government’s apprehension about affecting police morale. The case will be heard next on April 19.
On Tuesday(12th March),The Supreme Court declined immediate intervention in the Punjab-Haryana farmers’ protest, respecting the ongoing proceedings in the High Court. The plea aimed to disperse protesters and clear road blockades. The Court emphasized the need to avoid parallel proceedings and encouraged involvement in the High Court’s hearings, highlighting the urgency of the matter.
On 7th March, The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a judicial probe into the death of a young farmer, Shubhkaran Singh, during clashes at the Punjab-Haryana border. The court strongly condemned the use of children in protests and appointed a three-member panel to investigate the circumstances of the farmer’s death and the actions of the police.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court requested records of internet suspension during the Farmer’s Protest, stressing the need for clear laws on the matter. It also questioned delays in a protester’s post-mortem and discussed initiatives for farmers’ socio-economic improvement. The hearing is set to continue next week, addressing various complex issues.
On August 23, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court alleging violation of farmers’ rights during peaceful protests by the Centre and certain states. The plea seeks fair treatment and consideration of farmers’ demands, citing aggressive measures by authorities and lack of medical aid. It also requests a report on alleged human rights violations and compensation for affected farmers.