03-08-2025
Farmers' legal crusader Joginder Toor dies in Toronto at 88
Advocate Joginder Singh Toor, a senior member of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar, passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 88. Renowned for his unwavering dedication to justice, Toor was a prominent legal voice during the farmers' agitation, especially in matters concerning the minimum support price (MSP) of crops.
The High Court Bar Association expressed deep sorrow over his passing. Association president Sartej Singh Narula said that Toor had been residing in Toronto with his family in the recent months.
Swaraj India leader Rajeev Godara paid tribute to Toor's contributions, noting his representation of farmers in legal cases related to MSP and crop insurance. Toor also authored a book analysing the three contentious farm laws, which were repealed in 2021 following a year-long nationwide protest. The book aimed to educate and empower the agitating farmers with legal insights.
'Toor's legacy as a defender of farmers' rights and a steadfast advocate for justice will be remembered with deep respect and admiration,' Godara added.
