The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the Bombay High Court ruling on sugarcane farmers’ entitlement to FRP at the start of the crushing season. The question of stay will be examined at the next hearing.
Today, On 1st September, The Supreme Court, led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, dismissed a PIL against 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), after the Centre argued that the initiative directly benefits sugarcane farmers and supports renewable energy goals.
