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Farmers of Punjab and Haryana are protesting with their demands. In such a situation, hearing started in Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday against the farmers’ march to Delhi. During this, the Center told the High Court that we want to discuss the issue of MSP with the farmers.
Punjab Haryana High Court has sought status report from the Center as well as Haryana and Punjab governments on the farmers’ movement issue. The court will hear the matter next on Thursday. During this time, Delhi government will also present its side.
Haryana government’s lawyer says that Section 144 has been in force in the state since the last protest took place. Some criminal incidents had taken place then, so we are taking precautionary measures to avoid a law and order situation.
High Court asked questions to Haryana Government
Haryana government’s counsel said that they could have taken permission from the Delhi government to protest at specified places. The acting Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court asked the Haryana government that they are only passing through your state. They have the right to come and go. Why have you blocked the border? Why are you upset? Are they agitating in Haryana? Why are you blocking the roads?
On this, the Haryana government replied that it has given a call to gather five kilometers before Delhi. They have modified tractors with weapons there, so we want to maintain law and order.
Punjab government’s lawyer said that the issue is that they are going ahead with the protest. No to gathering in Punjab. There is no ceiling in Punjab. If they want to proceed for peaceful protest then we are also allowing it. Proper arrangements have been made for crowd control etc.
Haryana government said that peaceful protest can be supported but here they are causing inconvenience to the public. If we look at their past records, everything will be known. Acting Chief Justice asked how do you know that they are the same people? Use of force should be the last option in any situation.
‘Rights must be respected’
The court said that it is very easy to say that they have rights but the state will also have to take steps for the safety of people on the roads. They also have rights.
The High Court said that there should be a balance in the fundamental right of expression. No right is separate. Caution and precaution should be kept in mind. Any issue should be resolved amicably. Use of force will be the last resort.
The Center said that as far as MSAP is concerned. We are ready to discuss with the farmers. We are ready to hold a meeting in Chandigarh.
Let us tell you that the petitioner has argued that India is a democratic republic. It is based on the pillars of secularism, democracy and republic. These principles are described in detail in Articles 13 to 40 of the Constitution. Fundamental rights allow the free exercise of these rights without censorship.
It was said in the petition that the way the government is stopping the farmers. Newspaper reports show that there are nails and electrical wires on the roads. This is a violation of the right to free movement across the country.
The petitioner told the court that the Supreme Court has upheld the right to protest and assist in peaceful protests. The government has violated fundamental rights by blocking roads. On this the court asked what is the stability here? How long is this for? What do you understand by permanent blockade?
Let us tell you that in a second PIL filed against the farmers’ protest, lawyer Arvind Seth said that thousands of vehicles are moving towards Delhi. No one should be allowed to block national highways. Inconvenience to the public cannot be allowed. People going to the hospital are facing problems. The government has designated the locations. There people can protest against the policies of the government. But they cannot increase inconvenience to the public by going anywhere to protest.
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