Headline
The Supreme Court of India seeks a stand of Union on the issue of Farmers’ Protest .
Summary
The Supreme Court of India heard a plea by Guninder Kaur Gill, addressing farmers’ protests and demands, which includes a statutory guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). The Supreme Court requested the Union Government to look into real grievances and directed them to respond within 10 days.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Guninder Kaur Gill v. Union of India,
- Judges Name: Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
- Justice Surya Kant suggested the approach of the petitioner and the Court appointed a High Powered Committee comprising agriculture experts.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta shed light on the lack of knowledge about the petition and opposed issuing notice.
- The Court ordered the Union and the Secretary of the Committee to review the petition and respond.
Legal Insights
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan questioned why the Union could not express willingness to look into the concerns of the farmers’, stressing on the importance of open dialogue.
Impact
The case shows the requirement for constructive negotiation to address the issues of the farmers’, including MSP demands, without confrontation.
Why It Matters
The petition highlights the ongoing tension between farmers and the government, stressing on the roles of judiciary and executive in resolving these serious issues.
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