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.
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal continues his hunger strike amidst protests for a legal guarantee of minimum support prices in Punjab. The Supreme Court has criticized the state government’s inaction regarding his health and ordered a hospital transfer. Tensions rise as negotiations continue, and a shutdown is planned for December 30.
A Punjab social activist’s petition seeks Supreme Court intervention to lift restrictions on farmers’ protests blocking national highways, including the Shambhu border. The blockade poses national security risks and hinders emergency services. Farmers demand legalization of Minimum Support Price. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case, highlighting ongoing tensions.
The Haryana government appealed to the Supreme Court against a High Court order to remove barricades at the Shambhu border. The barricades were set up due to farmer protests demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops. The Supreme Court questioned the state’s authority to block the highway and emphasized the need to regulate traffic.
