The Supreme Court criticized Punjab government's handling of Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health amid his fast-unto-death protest, emphasizing the importance of his health. The court ordered compliance affidavits from Punjab officials and also addressed the legal guarantee of MSP proposed during the 2021 farmer protests.
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