SC hopes for resolution as Punjab persuades protesting farmers to engage with court panel
2 days, 5 hours ago

SC hopes for resolution as Punjab persuades protesting farmers to engage with court panel

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed optimism for progress in addressing the prolonged farmers’ protest along the Punjab-Haryana border after the Punjab government reported that a section of protesting farmers has agreed to meet the chairman of the court-appointed panel for talks. “We hope better sense prevails.talks take a good shape,” remarked a bench comprising justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh after the Punjab government informed the bench about the breakthrough. Formed in September 2024, the committee, headed by former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge justice Nawab Singh, was tasked with addressing farmers’ demands. On December 28, the bench described Punjab’s failure to hospitalise Dallewal as not just a “failure of law-and-order machinery” but an “abetment to suicide.” While reiterating that the farmers’ right to protest is constitutionally protected, the court asserted that it must be balanced with public order and safety.

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Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border
5 days, 14 hours ago

Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border

India Today  

The meeting between the Supreme Court-appointed committee and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on farmers' issues was cancelled after the outfit refused to attend. The Supreme Court committee has been tasked to reach out to the agitating farmers at the Shambu border to convince them to remove their tractors and tents from the national highway to enable the Punjab and Haryana …

Farmers' Protests | 'Why Can't Centre Make A Statement That Their Doors Are Open For Farmers?' Supreme Court Asks
6 days, 6 hours ago

Farmers' Protests | 'Why Can't Centre Make A Statement That Their Doors Are Open For Farmers?' Supreme Court Asks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today heard a petition filed by Guninder Kaur Gill seeking the Court's intervention in the larger issues raised in the ongoing farmers' protest, including seeking a statutory guarantee of Minimum Support Price. During the hearing, the Court orally asked the Union Government why it could not express readiness to consider the genuine grievances.When the matter came. When …

Punjab: SKM declines invite from SC-appointed panel for talk
6 days, 19 hours ago

Punjab: SKM declines invite from SC-appointed panel for talk

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 32 farm unions, on Wednesday expressed its inability to attend a January 3 meeting convened by a Supreme Court-appointed committee to discuss farmers’ issues. The Supreme Court, in September 2024, formed the committee headed by former Punjab and Haryana high court judge Nawab Singh to address farmers’ demands. He added since SKM …

Fast-unto-death: SC warns Punjab over farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health
3 weeks ago

Fast-unto-death: SC warns Punjab over farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned the Punjab government that the entire state machinery would bear the blame if anything untoward were to happen to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for 23 days now. The court urged the state to take “extraordinary steps” to ensure Dallewal’s health, including hospitalisation, while continuing efforts to resolve …

Punjab: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation to press MSD demand, train services affected
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3 weeks ago

Punjab: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation to press MSD demand, train services affected

India TV News  

The movement of several trains was affected in Punjab on Wednesday as farmers squatted on the tracks as part of their three-hour 'rail roko' protest in support of various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. According to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, the protests, organised by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, began at 12 pm, …

Shambhu Border Blockade : Supreme Court Raises Concerns About Health Of Fasting Protester; Committee To Persuade Farmers To Shift/Suspend Protest
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shambhu Border Blockade : Supreme Court Raises Concerns About Health Of Fasting Protester; Committee To Persuade Farmers To Shift/Suspend Protest

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, the High Power Committee constituted by the Supreme Court agreed to persuade the farmers to temporarily shift the protest venue and clear the National Highway for smooth traffic or temporarily suspend their agitation.Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta and Punjab Advocate General Gurminder Singh. In …

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida
1 month ago

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida

Deccan Chronicle  

Sagar Singh Kalsi, Additional Commissioner of Police, stated that the police had reinforced barricades at all major and minor borders, coordinating with traffic authorities to manage the situation without affecting the public. The farmers' action came shortly after the Supreme Court urged Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border, to avoid blocking …

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people
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1 month ago

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers' demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a habeas corpus …

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?
1 month ago

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is bracing for yet another round of protests by farmers' organisations. Sukhbir Khalifa, leader of Bhartiya Kisan Parishad, said on Sunday that the members will begin their march towards Delhi on Monday, demanding fair compensation and better benefits under the new agricultural laws. Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers protesting at the Shambhu border …

No talks with farm unions but panel to submit action plan in SC
3 months, 1 week ago

No talks with farm unions but panel to submit action plan in SC

Hindustan Times  

Even as the protesting farmer unions, holding a sit-in on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past seven months, have decided not to engage in talks with the Supreme Court-appointed panel, the committee has decided to move ahead with its work. The protesting farmers, led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and …

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel
3 months, 1 week ago

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel

Hindustan Times  

Strap: Say high-powered committee lacks authority to resolve their demands, including legal guarantee for MSP Farmer unions protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past over seven months have decided not to engage in talks with the Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee. Patiala Farmer unions protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past over seven months have decided not to engage …

Will soon constitute committee to amicably resolve grievances of farmers for all times: Supreme Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Will soon constitute committee to amicably resolve grievances of farmers for all times: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would soon constitute a multi-member committee to amicably resolve the grievances of farmers "for all times". On August 12, the top court asked the Punjab government to persuade the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border since February 13 to remove tractors and trollies from the road, saying that "highways are not parking space". …

Farmers Protest | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants 6 Weeks Time To Judicial Probe Committee To Submit Report On Protester's Death
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers Protest | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants 6 Weeks Time To Judicial Probe Committee To Submit Report On Protester's Death

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today granted six weeks time to the judicial probe committee to submit its report on the death of a protesting farmer, Shubhkaran Singh.Acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji took note of the communication sent by the probe committee, wherein it informed the Court that six weeks would be required to probe …

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a public interest litigation petition seeking the immediate removal of farmers from the borders of Delhi, amidst the ongoing farmers' protest demanding minimum price guarantees for their crops. It is submitted that such type of protest is direct assault to the rule of law which is the foundation of our democratic country.…The …

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of a plea on farmer protests
10 months ago

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of a plea on farmer protests

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the withdrawal of a petition seeking directions for the Centre to reasonably consider the demands of protesting farmers, even as it warned that petitions on such “serious” issues should not be filed for publicity. Noting that the petition was based on newspaper reports, the bench said, “Don’t come here only for publicity by filing …

Farmers Protest: PIL files in Supreme Court court to consider 'reasonable demands'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Protest: PIL files in Supreme Court court to consider 'reasonable demands'

Op India  

A petition has been filed at the Supreme Court asking for instructions to the Union and State governments to take into account the “reasonable demands” of farmers who are protesting at Punjab-Haryana border and to guarantee their freedom of movement through public transportation across the borders of Delhi. The Public Interest Litigation mentioned, “The respondent governments have employed aggressive and …

Need to show more sympathy to farmers: Punjab government to MHA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Need to show more sympathy to farmers: Punjab government to MHA

The Hindu  

A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs sought a report from the Punjab Government that law and order should be maintained in the wake of the farmers protest, the State Government replied that more than 160 people have been injured till now due to firing of tear gas shells from drones, rubber bullets, and the use of physical force …

Farmers Escalate Protests, Centre Holds Talks in Chandigarh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Escalate Protests, Centre Holds Talks in Chandigarh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre held the fourth round of talks with the leaders of protesting farmers’ unions in Chandigarh on Sunday. Union agriculture minister Arjun Munda, commerce minister Piyush Goyal and minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai represented the Centre during the talks with the farmers’ unions. Representing the protesting farmers, SKM leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Kisan …

Farmers Protest: Fourth round of talks between agitators, Union Ministers held in Chandigarh
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers Protest: Fourth round of talks between agitators, Union Ministers held in Chandigarh

India TV News  

The meeting between the farmer leaders and Union Ministers for a fourth round of talks was held in Chandigarh as the agitation entered day six on Sunday. Ban on Internet services extended Just a day earlier, the Haryana government extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts by two more days till February 19 in …

Farmers’ protest | After ‘positive’ discussion, Centre-farmers to hold fourth round of meeting on February 18
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ protest | After ‘positive’ discussion, Centre-farmers to hold fourth round of meeting on February 18

The Hindu  

Even as protesting farmers from Punjab continued to camp near different locations on the inter-state boundaries with Haryana on Thursday, another round of meetings between farmer representatives and Union Ministers would be now held on February 18, after ‘positive’ discussions were held between Centre-farmers in the meeting concluded on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday. Farmers’ protest 2024 Live Updates, February …

Farmers Protest: Punjab & Haryana HC Adjourns Hearing To Tuesday; Asks Centre, States To File Affidavit Based On Meeting With Farmers Today
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers Protest: Punjab & Haryana HC Adjourns Hearing To Tuesday; Asks Centre, States To File Affidavit Based On Meeting With Farmers Today

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today asked the Central and State governments to file an affidavit based on their meeting with the farmers which is scheduled to be held today.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Vikas Suri was hearing two pleas, one filed against blockade of roads by the protesting farmers and the other …

Union ministers hold talks with farm leaders; farmers adamant on legal guarantee to MSP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Union ministers hold talks with farm leaders; farmers adamant on legal guarantee to MSP

Hindustan Times  

A team of Union ministers on Monday evening held talks here with farmer leaders in a bid to dissuade them from their 'Delhi Chalo' march, and the Centre is learnt to have agreed to withdraw the cases against the farmers registered during the 2020-21 agitation. Delhi Police place barricades ahead of farmers' protests However, sources said farmer leaders were adamant …

Farmers end protest on promise that a committee will look into their issues
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers end protest on promise that a committee will look into their issues

Hindustan Times  

Farmers from Noida, who have been protesting since December 18 demanding better compensation and rehabilitation facilities in lieu of land acquired by the government to develop the city of Noida, on Thursday ended their agitation after the Noida authority officials and the police assured them that a committee will be formed to look into their demands. The farmers had planned …

Punjab farmers’ protests continue for second day
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab farmers’ protests continue for second day

The Hindu  

As farmers continued to stage demonstrations for the second day on Wednesday against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab’s Jalandhar, demanding a rise in State-assured price for sugarcane crop, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that farmer unions were harassing the people by blocking the roads for the sake of their vested interests. Vehicular movement disrupted Scores of farmers, …

Why are farmers protesting in Punjab again?
1 year, 4 months ago

Why are farmers protesting in Punjab again?

Firstpost  

Thousands of policemen have been deployed as 16 farmer unions including Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Bharti Kisan Union, BKU, Aazaad Kisan Committee, Doaba, BKU and Bhoomi Bachao Mohim have called a protest over a demand of Rs 50,000 crore as compensation Farmers in Punjab have hit the streets yet again. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Daljit Singh Cheema condemned the police …

‘Main Election Issue’: Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Main Election Issue’: Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session

The Quint  

With elections due in two months, farmers' organisations in Karnataka are set to revive an agitation against the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state. The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene have decided to relaunch a protest and have called a meeting of their state committee on Tuesday, 31 January, to chart out the agitation plan. The Karnataka …

Farmers won't budge from protest sites in Delhi until cases are withdrawn: SKM
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers won't budge from protest sites in Delhi until cases are withdrawn: SKM

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Saturday announced farmers protesting against the three farm laws, which have now been repealed, will not move from the demonstration sites at the borders of Delhi until the Centre withdraws cases registered against them during the course of their agitation. Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait addresses media after farmers' meeting at Singhu border in …

Farm Laws & Farmers Protests : Recap Of Eventful Supreme Court Hearings
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm Laws & Farmers Protests : Recap Of Eventful Supreme Court Hearings

Live Law  

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today morning that the Central Government will take steps in the upcoming Parliament session to repeal the three controversial farm laws, against which several farmers organizations have been holding country wide protests over the past one year.While the passage of the three farm laws by the Parliament in September 2020 triggered off widespread. While …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Judicial panel to begin probe in 48 hours
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Judicial panel to begin probe in 48 hours

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government will constitute a judicial committee on Wednesday to investigate the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Misra's son Ashish Misra, who has been accused of running an SUV over protesting farmers, has been named an accused in the case. Union Minister of State’s son Ashish Misra has been named an accused in …

Farmers’ protest | National convention to mark 9 months of protest begins at Singhu border
3 years, 4 months ago

Farmers’ protest | National convention to mark 9 months of protest begins at Singhu border

The Hindu  

The national convention by farmers to mark completion of nine months of their agitation against the three contentious farm laws began at the Singhu border on August 26. The two-day-event that will see participation from 1,500 delegates across organisations of farmers, women, youth, and labourers, is aimed at “intensification and expansion” of the ongoing movement against the Centre’s farm laws. …

Ahead of protest outside Parliament, Delhi Police meet farmers' delegation
3 years, 5 months ago

Ahead of protest outside Parliament, Delhi Police meet farmers' delegation

India TV News  

Ahead of a planned protest by farmers in front of Parliament during its Monsoon Session, officials of Delhi Police officials on Sunday met a delegation of farmers. Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday said the protest would be 'peaceful' despite the country witnessing violence on Republic Day when protestors reached Red Fort as a part of their 'tractor …

Farmers' Protest | Camaraderie and humanism to the fore
3 years, 10 months ago

Farmers' Protest | Camaraderie and humanism to the fore

The Hindu  

Farmers and farmer associations are protesting against recently passed three agri-marketing reform laws at the borders of the National Capital at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur since September. While the Union government and protesting farmers are continuing their talks, a Supreme Court-appointed committee is also looking at way to reach an amicable solution. Despite heavy police presence, internet being frequently cut-off …

Farmers’ protest | U.S. calls for dialogue, recognises right to protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | U.S. calls for dialogue, recognises right to protest

The Hindu  

Following expressions of support on social media to the farmers’ protest by several well-known personalities and celebrities, including pop icon Rihanna, youth climate activist Greta Thunberg and others, the U.S government has also spoken, encouraging dialogue and supporting the right to peaceful protest. In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract …

Farm stir: Supreme Court refuses to entertain pleas seeking intervention into Republic Day violence
3 years, 11 months ago

Farm stir: Supreme Court refuses to entertain pleas seeking intervention into Republic Day violence

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain petitions seeking its intervention into the violence that took place in Delhi during the farmers' tractor rally on January 26. One of the petitions had sought the setting up of a three-member commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to launch an inquiry into the January 26 violence. Another plea was …

Punjab CM calls all-party meet on Feb 2 to show unity over farmers' protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Punjab CM calls all-party meet on Feb 2 to show unity over farmers' protest

India TV News  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced to call an all-party meeting on February 2 to evolve a consensus on the way forward on the issue of the farm laws and the farmers' agitation in the light of the recent developments in Delhi. Urging all parties to join the meeting in a spirit of unity, in support of the …

Farmers’ protests | Unions open for talks as more farmers join protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protests | Unions open for talks as more farmers join protests

The Hindu  

Farm unions say they are open to resuming talks on the three farm laws, but accuse the government of offering dialogue on the one hand while harassing farmers on the other, by cutting off mobile Internet, threatening eviction and turning a blind eye to violence from locals. “It is the government which has attempted to derail the debate by inciting …

Farmers’ protests | Centre inclined to continue talks with farm leaders
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protests | Centre inclined to continue talks with farm leaders

The Hindu  

The Centre is inclined to continue talks with agitating farmer leaders despite the violence and chaos in the capital on Republic Day, a top government source has told The Hindu. “We are, of course, waiting and watching how events will play out,” the source told this writer, stressing that the government had been flexible in holding a dialogue with farm …

Farmers’ protest | SC-appointed panel members not on the side of any party or the govt: Anil Ghanwat
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | SC-appointed panel members not on the side of any party or the govt: Anil Ghanwat

The Hindu  

Members of the Supreme Court-appointed panel on farm laws will not let their personal views on these Acts come in the way of their deliberations with various stakeholders, key committee member Anil Ghanwat said on January 19, while asserting that they are not on the side of any party or the government. After their first meeting in New Delhi, Mr. …

Farm laws: SC-appointed committee to hold first meeting with farmers on Jan 21
3 years, 11 months ago

Farm laws: SC-appointed committee to hold first meeting with farmers on Jan 21

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court-appointed committee on the three new farm laws has decided to hold its first meeting with farmers on 21 January, said panel member Anil Ghanwat on Tuesday. The apex court had on 11 January stayed the implementation of the contentious farm laws, against which several farmers' unions have been protesting at Delhi borders from 26 November last year. …

SC Wants Delhi Police to Decide On Farmers' Tractor Rally: What Happened in Court Today
3 years, 11 months ago

SC Wants Delhi Police to Decide On Farmers' Tractor Rally: What Happened in Court Today

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing an injunction application filed by the Delhi police to top a proposed tractor rally by protesting farmers on the Republic Day in Delhi, adjourned the matter for day after and said it was for the Delhi police to decide on the law and order situation. Here’s a look at what the court said …

Farmers’ protest: SC panel on agri laws to hold first meet on 19 Jan
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest: SC panel on agri laws to hold first meet on 19 Jan

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court-appointed committee on the three new farm laws will hold its first meeting on 19 January to decide the future course of action, its member Anil Ghanwat said on Sunday. The apex court had on 11 January stayed the implementation of the contentious farm laws, against which several farmers' unions have been protesting at Delhi borders from 26 …

SC-appointed Panel on Farm Laws to Hold First Meeting on January 19
3 years, 11 months ago

SC-appointed Panel on Farm Laws to Hold First Meeting on January 19

News 18  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court-appointed committee on the three new farm laws is scheduled to hold its first meeting on January 19 at Pusa campus here, one of its members Anil Ghanwat said on Sunday. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday the pleas relating to the controversial farm laws and the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi borders. …

Farmers' protest LIVE: Select new people for panel on agri laws, say union
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' protest LIVE: Select new people for panel on agri laws, say union

Business Standard  

Farmers' protest LIVE updates Day 52: The government on Friday asked protesting farmers to form an informal group to prepare a concrete proposal about their objections and suggestions on the three farm laws for further discussion at their next meeting on January 19 to end the long-running protest at various Delhi borders, but unions stuck to their main demand of …

Farm talks stuck after 9 rounds, next round on January 19
3 years, 11 months ago

Farm talks stuck after 9 rounds, next round on January 19

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The ninth round of talks on Friday between the Central government and the protesting farmers’ unions over the three agricultural reform laws again failed to break the deadlock as the two sides were unable to reach common ground on the issues of repeal of the laws and the Minimum Support Price Act. After meeting 41 representatives of farmers’ …

Farmers’ protest: SC-appointed committee will be impartial; well-being of agriculturalists ‘our priority’, say panel members
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest: SC-appointed committee will be impartial; well-being of agriculturalists ‘our priority’, say panel members

Firstpost  

Notwithstanding the ambitious objectives of the committee, it is clear that the process of bringing about a consensus will be a long haul. The Supreme Court-appointed committee tasked with helping protesting farmers and the Central government in reaching an agreement will function in an ‘impartial’ and ‘unbiased’ manner, members of the panel told Firstpost. The protesters have said that all …

90 per cent farmers don't support agitation after Supreme Court's decision to hold farm laws
3 years, 11 months ago

90 per cent farmers don't support agitation after Supreme Court's decision to hold farm laws

India TV News  

A day after the Supreme Court put a stay on the implementation of the three Central farm laws, the Bar Council of India claimed on Wednesday that "90 per cent of the farmers are not in favour of the protests". In a statement, BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said, "Everybody knows that 90 per cent of the peace-loving farmers are …

Farmers refuse to yield as SC stays laws, forms panel
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers refuse to yield as SC stays laws, forms panel

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday halted until further orders the implementation of three farm laws that aimed to make agriculture more market-oriented, dealing a blow to the government. The court also constituted a four-member committee to listen to farmers’ grievances and the government’s views on the contentious laws but protesting farmers groups rejected the mediation. A three-judge bench, which heard …

Khattar, His Deputy Meet Amit Shah after SC Ruling on Farm Laws, Dushyant Says No Threat to Haryana Govt
3 years, 11 months ago

Khattar, His Deputy Meet Amit Shah after SC Ruling on Farm Laws, Dushyant Says No Threat to Haryana Govt

News 18  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his deputy Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in the backdrop of the ongoing protests by farmers against the new agri laws. The meeting came within hours after the Supreme Court stayed the implementation of the three controversial farm laws till further orders and decided to set up a …

Supreme Court verdict against govt wishes, wanted farm laws to be implemented: Union minister Kailash Choudhary
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court verdict against govt wishes, wanted farm laws to be implemented: Union minister Kailash Choudhary

Hindustan Times  

Minister of state for agriculture in the Centre, Kailash Choudhary, said on Tuesday that the Supreme Court’s verdict regarding the three new farm laws was against government’s wishes, adding that it wanted the laws to be implemented and not to be put on hold. The minister also said that the Centre would accept the decision of the apex court to …

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