Supreme Court issues instructions to govt on Dallewal’s fast unto death
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ December 13,2024
The apex court of India has urged Central, Punjab governments to ensure proper medical aid to protesting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose health was reported to be deteriorating due to his fast unto death.
A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyanexpressed concerns about the health of Dallewal and said that he should be given medical aid, without forcing him to break his fast. During the hearing, the bench was handed over newspaper reports about the hunger fast of Dallewal, a senior citizen.
Justice Kant told the AG, “He must be provided medical aid immediately, without forcing him to break his fast…Please have a direct dialogue and communication. His life is more precious than agitations. He is providing leadership…other farmers should support you..”
The court has also asked state to and the High Power Committee constituted by the Supreme Court 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 agreed with the Committee’s proposal to persuade the protesters.
The matter will be next considered on Tuesday (December 17).
Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 and wrote to the Prime Minister raising his demands.
(With Inputs from LiveLaw.in)
