Archive · 18 Dec 2025
SC Relieves Farmers by Setting Aside HP HC Order
The Supreme Court of India made a big decision that helped many small farmers in Himachal Pradesh.
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh had said that fruit orchards on forest land should be removed, which worried many farmers who grow apples.
The Supreme Court said this shouldn't happen and asked the state government to help the farmers who don't have much land.
This decision was very important because many small farmers depend on their apple orchards to make a living.
Supreme Court set aside HP High Court order to remove orchards from encroached forest land.
Decision welcomed by farmers’ organizations and apple growers’ associations.
Order provides relief to small and marginal farmers dependent on apple cultivation.
Apex court directed the state government to propose aid for marginalized and landless people.
Decision came during hearings on eviction drives and proposed felling of orchards.
- Who
- Himachal Kisan Sabha, apple growers’ associations, Supreme Court, Himachal Pradesh High Court
- What
- Supreme Court set aside HP HC order on removing orchards from encroached forest land
- When
- During hearings related to eviction drives and orchard felling
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To provide relief to small and marginal farmers who depend on apple cultivation
- Organizations Involved
- Himachal Kisan Sabha, apple growers’ associations
- Court Decision
- Supreme Court set aside HP HC order
- Impact
- Relief for small and marginal farmers
- Government Action
- State to propose aid for marginalized and landless
- Context
- Eviction drives and orchard felling concerns