New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, 28th Feb, postponed the hearing on petitions related to the ongoing farmers’ protest. The decision came after the court observed that two rounds of discussions already taken place between the Central government and the protesting farmers. The farmers have put forward several demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops.
NEW DELHI: The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday(22nd Jan) that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast, has started taking medical assistance, which has improved his health condition. Dallewal has been fasting as part of the ongoing farmers’ protests demanding a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
Farmers’ protests continue in New Delhi as Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on his 42nd day of hunger strike, rejects medical help. The Supreme Court’s committee, concerned for his health, urged action from the Central Government on farmers’ demands. Dallewal insists he will end his fast if promises from the government are fulfilled.
The Supreme Court of India adjourned the farmers’ protest hearing until January 10, 2025, pending a report from a committee meeting with protesting farmers. Concerns regarding the health of leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, remain critical, with calls for medical intervention amid ongoing negotiations.
Farmers in Punjab recently observed a statewide shutdown, the ‘Punjab Bandh,’ protesting for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 24 crops. A meeting with the Supreme Court-appointed committee is scheduled for January 3. Key leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal continues a hunger strike, demanding farmers’ rights and support.
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Today(on 2nd September),The Supreme Court appointed a committee led by Justice Nawab Singh to resolve the grievances of protesting farmers at Shambhu border and directed it to hold its first meeting within a week. The Court emphasized that the farmers’ issues should be addressed in a phased manner without politicization, and allowed farmers to relocate their peaceful protests if desired.
