Farmers protest 'Delhi Chalo' 2024
High Court granted permission for the farmers' rallies 'Delhi Chalo' on 13th February
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted permission for the farmers' rallies 'Delhi Chalo' on 13th February, citing their Indian citizenship as justification for their "right to move."
A PIL contesting the Haryana government's move to block its borders in order to stop demonstrators from entering the state and traveling toward Delhi was being heard by the bench, which was made up of Justice Lapita Banerjee and Acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia. The demonstrators were accused of unlawfully blocking state and federal roadways in the second PIL that was filed against them.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud remarked that the Supreme Court will provide accommodations for attorneys who are having difficulties because of traffic congestion on 13th February, when farmers' demonstrations caused delays in Delhi.
The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the farmer organizations, are holding a demonstration to demand that laws ensuring a minimum support price (MSP) and the execution of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations be passed. In an effort to uphold peace and order, the Delhi Police have implemented Section 144, limited access for tractor trolleys, and prohibit big gatherings.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators attempted to reach Delhi on Tuesday, but the police prevented them by using tear gas, detain several farmers, and severely barricading border posts. Farmers from Punjab and Haryana who were participating in the protests claimed that the national government had not complied with some of their main requests from earlier demonstrations.
Adish Aggarwala has urged CJI Chandrachud to take suo motu action
Adish Aggarwala, the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), has requested CJI Chandrachud to take suo motu action against negligent farmers who are forcing their way into Delhi in an attempt to cause trouble and disrupt people's everyday lives. Additionally, he has asked the CJI to compel courts not to make any unfavorable rulings when attorneys are unable to appear in court because of traffic jams.
Taxi rates have significantly increased due to farmers protest 'Delhi Chalo'
Taxi rates have significantly increased as a result of the continuing agricultural protests. From the customary charge of Rs 3000 to 3500, taxi drivers are suddenly demanding as much as Rs 7500 for a one-way travel from Chandigarh to Delhi. According to Dilraj Sandhu of Tricity-based Guruji Cabs, the demonstrations and route diversions are to blame for the spike, which forces cab drivers to drive an extra 60 to 80 kilometers, adding to their time and fuel consumption. Former Mayor Ravinder Pali describes the road trip from Delhi to Chandigarh as a nightmare, with high traffic around the Delhi dumping yard and the border near Narela.
