Supreme Court of India issues split verdict on GM mustard commercial sale, directs govt to formulate a national policy on GM crops within four months.

The Supreme Court of India has issued a split verdict on the environmental release of genetically modified mustard hybrid DMH-11. While Justice B V Nagarathna ruled against permitting the commercial sale and release of GM Mustard, citing concerns over the approval process, Justice Sanjay Karol upheld the decision. Both judges unanimously directed the government to formulate a national policy on Genetically Modified (GM) crops. The environment ministry was instructed to consult stakeholders and experts within four months before drafting the policy.

July 23, 2024
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