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The suspension of the Supreme Court on Tuesday is seen as a major blow to those in power, according to Indian media.
Thousands of Indian farmers have been protesting near the capital Delhi for more than a month, demanding the repeal of controversial farm laws passed in September last year.
Government representatives met with farmers’ organizations several times but were unable to return them.
“I am suspending the agricultural laws until further notice,” said Chief Justice of India SA Bobde.
India’s high court has also said it will form a committee to find a solution to the crisis in consultation with farmers.
After taking the position of farmers from the outskirts of the capital, the ministers held six-point meetings with farmers’ organizations, but the problem was not resolved.
The government has ruled out repealing agricultural laws; Farmers, on the other hand, say they will not accept any solution other than repeal of the law.
The Supreme Court said they were trying to resolve the issue amicably. They also said that the higher court has jurisdiction to suspend the law.
“It just came to our notice then. We are concerned about these laws. We are also concerned about the impact of the movement on lives and property,” he said.
When asked if farmers would be included in the Supreme Court committee, Bobde said, referring to farmers’ unions: “It is not politics. There is a difference between politics and the judiciary. You also have to cooperate.”
Earlier in Monday’s hearing, the Supreme Court expressed “frustration” over the government’s role.
“He is handling this problem efficiently, we don’t see much. Who will be responsible for any bloodshed?” The question was asked by the Chief Justice.
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