Background: The Gujarat High Court recently heard a PIL filed by a farmers' association, seeking directions to the state government to provide financial assistance to farmers affected by crop failure. Parties: The PIL was filed by the farmers' association, while the respondents included the state government and the agriculture department. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government was liable to provide financial assistance to farmers affected by crop failure. Court observations: The court directed the state government to provide financial assistance, observing that the farmers had suffered significant losses due to crop failure. Significance: The order is significant as it provides relief to farmers who had been struggling to recover from crop failure. The court's decision also highlights the need for the government to provide support to farmers in times of distress.