Observing that there is a trust deficit between farmers and the government, the Supreme Court proposed constitution of an independent committee comprising eminent persons to reach out to the protesters to find a solution to their demands.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Surya Kant said there is a need for a “neutral umpire” who can inspire confidence between farmers and the government. “You have to take some steps to reach out to farmers. Why would they otherwise want to come to Delhi? You are sending Ministers from here and despite their best intentions there is trust deficit,” the bench said.