The Supreme Court of India on November 30, 2022, heard arguments challenging the Centre’s go-ahead to environmental clearance for genetically modified (GM) mustard. There may be irreversible contamination of the environment following unknown consequences once the crop is released, the court was told.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing petitioner Aruna Rodrigues, presented a detailed argument to the SC against the approvals. Other activists like GM Free India coalition have also filed petitions against the GM crop.
Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) is a hybrid seed variety that has stirred a storm between scientists, farmers and activists over its commercialisation. It is the first GM crop to be commercially released and grown by farmers in India.
— source downtoearth.org.in | Himanshu Nitnaware | 01 Dec 2022