The farmer, Shubhkaran Singh from Bathinda in Punjab, was killed on Wednesday in clashes between security personnel and the farmers at the Khanauri border.
MeitY directs Facebook, Instagram, X, Snap to block 177 accounts and links linked to farmer s protest for public order. Orders issued on Feb 14 and 19, can be restored after protest ends.
The leaders of protesting farmer unions and Centre held marathon talks last night with Union minister Arjun Munda terming the discussion as "positive".
The Court was dealing with two petitions concerning the ongoing farmers' protest: one seeking action against the protestors and another challenging the restrictions placed on the movement of farmers.
The two separate petitions were filed before the High Court on Monday - one sought action against protestors and another related to the State action of sealing borders and suspending internet.