The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking curbs on yellow pea imports, citing harm to pulse farmers. The court warned that consumer interests must not suffer while protecting farmers.
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 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 24th September, the Supreme Court of India expressed concern over stubble burning’s role in air pollution during a hearing focused on Delhi’s air quality. The Court demanded explanations from the Commission for Air Quality Management regarding enforcement actions against violators and reiterated the necessity of stopping stubble burning to improve air quality.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
