Supreme Court, Centre Differ over Stubble-Burning; CJI Backs Prosecution, Government Prefers Policy Route

Supreme Court, Centre differ over stubble-burning; CJI backs prosecution, government prefers policy route

Supreme Court and Union government debate criminal prosecution for farmers burning stubble, emphasizing environmental protection and policy implementation.

'Why not arrest a few errant farmers for indulging in stubble burning?': SC asks Punjab government

The SC Bench expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of stringent measures put in place by the Punjab government to check stubble burning.

‘Farmers are important, we eat because of them. But the environment, too, has to be protected,’ SC presses for punitive measures against stubble burning

“Why don't you think of some penalty provisions? If some people are behind bars, it will send the correct message,” the Bench suggested.

SC presses Punjab on stubble burning, says arrests may send 'stern message'

Bench dissatisfied with lack of stringent measures by government to check stubble burning in northern India

‘If some people put in jail’: Supreme Court’s stern warning to farmers over stubble burning

New Delhi:  The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a stern rebuke to authorities, demanding decisive action and a renewed enforcement of penalties to combat the persistent and detrimental practice of stubble burning in northern states. Supreme Court’s stern rebuke on stubble burning in northern India Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of concrete progress, questioned the absence of stringent measure…

Jailing Farmers Who Indulge In Stubble Burning Will Send Right Message : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Consider Penal Provision

Farmers have a special place in our hearts, but it shoudln't mean they are not immune, the Court said.