New Delhi, March 28: Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on an indefinite hunger strike for farmers’ demands, has now ended his fast. On Friday morning, he accepted water and broke his hunger strike, the Punjab government informed the Supreme Court. A Supreme Court bench, consisting of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, was given this information by Punjab’s Advocate General, Gurminder Singh.
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.
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.
Today, On 31st December, Punjab’s Advocate General informed the Supreme Court that leader Dallewal would accept medical aid only when the Centre invites farmers for talks. This statement came in response to ongoing issues concerning the farmer protests. The court had previously asked for updates on the matter. Dallewal’s condition remains a point of contention amidst the protests.
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.
Today(on 12th July),The Supreme Court directed the Haryana government to remove barricades blocking the Ambala-New Delhi highway at the Shambhu border, where farmers have been protesting since February 13. The court questioned the justification for blocking the highway amid ongoing farmer protests for MSP and other demands.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today has ordered the Haryana Government to remove barricades at the Shambhu border near Ambala within a week, following a petition challenging the border sealing. This decision comes after barricades were set up in February to maintain law and order during the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march.
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