Indian SC stops implementation of new agricultural laws

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New Delhi: India’s Supreme Court has stopped the implementation of new agricultural laws against which thousands of farmers were protesting.

The court has directed that a four-member committee of agricultural experts be formed to negotiate with the farmers. The Supreme Court remarked that the court has the power to suspend the laws.

Millions of farmers in India are protesting against the implementation of three new farming bills, which will change the rules of agribusiness.

According to the head of the Indian Farmers Union, the sit-in will continue till the government withdraws the bill.