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    Supreme Court Delays Hearing on GM Mustard Case Until April 15
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    Supreme Court Delays Hearing on GM Mustard Case Until April 15

    New Delhi, March 6: The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on petitions challenging the government’s 2022 decision to allow the limited environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and Ujjal Bhuyan deferred the hearing after Attorney General R Venkataramani requested more time to present arguments.

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    "Court May Have Power to Grant Stay on Bail, It Must be Done Only in Exceptional Circumstances": Supreme Court
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    BREAKING | SC Gives Split Verdict on GM Mustard Release; Directs Union Govt to Formulate GMO Policy

    Today(on 23rd July), the Supreme Court issued a split verdict on the approval for GM Mustard, with Justice BV Nagarathna opposing it due to lack of indigenous research, and Justice Sanjay Karol supporting it. Both agreed on the need for a national policy on GM crops. The case has been referred to the Chief Justice for further deliberation.

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