Starting November 25, the Supreme Court will begin hearing petitions filed by various stakeholders to obtain registration on Geographical Indication (GI) for Basmati rice.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha has moved the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the three newly enacted agriculture laws, saying they are "discriminatory and manifestly arbitrary" and will expose marginal farmers to exploitation by big corporates.
A Petition has been filed before the Bombay High Court challenging the re-imposition of the lockdown in several districts of Maharashtra sans guidelines to provide aid and assistance to farmers, labours, small business, etc.
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Government to improve and strengthen the existing administrative mechanism to alleviate cruelty against animals.