The Supreme Court noted that farmer leader Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, is getting medical care without ending his fast. On January 22, the court paused a contempt case against Punjab officials. Dallewal has also said he wants to meet the appointed panel. The case is still under court observation.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking medical aid for farmers’ leader Dallewal on January 15. On December 12, 2024, Dallewal appealed to several religious leaders, urging them to press the Central government to meet the farmers’ demands. These demands include a legal assurance of a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The plea highlights the ongoing struggle for farmers’ rights and welfare.
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 will hear a contempt plea on Monday regarding the alleged non-compliance with its orders concerning farmer leader Dallewal. Earlier, the court criticized the Punjab government and some farmer leaders for making irresponsible media statements about efforts to end Dallewal’s indefinite hunger strike.
Today, On 27th December, The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Punjab government regarding a contempt plea over the non-compliance of an order to provide medical aid to Jagjit Singh Dallewal. The Court emphasized that “somebody’s life is at stake” and medical assistance must be provided urgently. The Punjab government has been accused of not following the court’s instructions.
Today, On 20th December, The Supreme Court instructed Punjab authorities to take farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on an indefinite fast at the Khanauri border, to a hospital due to health concerns. Dallewal has been protesting to demand a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) on crops. The court acted after he had cooperated with medical tests earlier.
Today, On 13th December, Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike entered its 18th day amid critical health concerns. The Supreme Court urged urgent dialogue between the government and Dallewal, who seeks legal guarantees for MSP and has outlined 13 demands. Ongoing protests continue at the Punjab-Haryana border.
