Agitated farmers’ unions on the Delhi borders said on Thursday they will consult lawyers on ongoing Supreme Court proceedings related to their protests against three farm laws before making any decisions.
At a press conference on the Singhu border on Thursday evening, Farmer Leader and Rashtriya Coordinator Kisan Mahasangh KV Biju said: “All farmers unions met today and we have decided that we will consult four lawyers from the Court. Supreme: Prashant Bhushan, Dushyant Dave, HS Phoolka and Colin Gonsalves – on the ongoing proceedings in the Supreme Court … We will not comment on the matter or announce any decision without consulting these lawyers. “
The Supreme Court intervened on Wednesday to try to end the impasse between farmers’ unions and the Center over controversial new laws to open agricultural trade, noting that the protest will soon become a national issue and that recent events suggest negotiations. governments with the unions were “destined to fail again.” A court headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde asked India’s attorney general on Thursday if the government can commit that agricultural laws will not be implemented while the court is hearing petitions filed against the ongoing protest.
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Peasant leaders said they have not received any notice from the high court so far. “We just have to know what is happening in the Supreme Court through the media. We have not received any notice or communication so far. We will make a legal decision only after consulting with these four lawyers, ”said another farmer leader, Balbir Singh Rajewal.
Unrest at the four key borders of Delhi, Singhu, Tikri, UP Gate and Chilla, entered the 22nd on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Chief Counsel and President of the Supreme Court Bar Dushyant Dave said he had offered free legal advice to farmers on all issues. “If you have decided to accept my help, it is a privilege and an honor for me. After all, for this country ‘Jai Jawaan, Jai Kisan’ means more. It is my duty as an attorney for the Supreme Court to help them as much as I can … I will be happy to appear for them in the Supreme Court if they ask.
Lead attorney HS Phoolka also confirmed that the farmer leaders had consulted him and the other three attorneys on the matter.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan said he will offer legal advice to farmers’ associations if they approach him.
Advocate Colin Gonsalves said: “The discussion with farmers is in the initial stage. We may be able to comment after a couple of days. “
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