A contempt petition has been filed in the Supreme Court Today (Mar 24) against top Punjab officials for defying its July 2024 order on the farmers’ protest at Shambhu border. Over 3,000 police personnel allegedly forcefully evicted protestors without court permission.
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 refused to meet a Supreme Court-appointed committee, wanting direct talks with the central government instead. They criticize the committee’s insensitivity towards their concerns amid ongoing protests. Jagjit Singh Dallewal highlighted ongoing issues, including police brutality against farmers and his hunger strike, emphasizing the need for immediate government dialogue.
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.
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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.
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The Supreme Court today affirmed farmers’ right to protest within a democratic framework but advised against bringing tractors or JCBs to the capital during a hearing regarding the Shambhu border row. It recommended the appointment of neutral individuals to address the farmers’ demands and suggested forming an independent committee to engage with the protesters. The next hearing is scheduled for August 12.
The Supreme Court urged the Central government to engage with protesting farmers and proposed the formation of an independent committee to address the trust deficit. It directed both Punjab and Haryana to plan the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border and emphasized the importance of avoiding conflict between the states.
Today(on 24th July),The Supreme Court suggested forming an independent committee of eminent individuals to engage with protesting farmers, emphasizing the need for a “neutral umpire” to bridge the trust gap between farmers and the government. The proposal aims to address the ongoing protests and ensure a just and peaceful resolution.
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.