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SC asks Centre to consider putting contentious farm laws on hold

Not desirable, says govt; SC upholds right to protest

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The court, during the hearing conducted through video-conferencing, made it clear the issue of farmers’ protests and the others’ right to move freely would be dealt with on priority

Sanjeeb Mukherjee Agencies New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Dec 17 2020 | 11:22 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the attorney general of India if the Central government could give a commitment that the contentious farm laws would not be put into effect while the petitions seeking the removal of farmers from protest sites to facilitate negotiations were being heard.

However, it acknowledged the farmers’ right to hold non-violent protests.

Chief Justice of India S A Bobde asked Attorney General K K Venugopal: “Can the Union say no executive action will be taken under the laws in order to facilitate negotiations?”

To this, Venugopal replied he would get back after talking to the

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