SC gives split verdict on pleas challenging environmental release of GM Mustard

The Supreme Court issued a split verdict on the Centre's 2022 decisions regarding the environmental release of mustard hybrid DMH-11. Justices Nagarathna and Karol heard pleas challenging the GEAC's recommendations and subsequent approvals. They differed on the issue, with Justice Nagarathna calling the decisions invalid due to procedural issues, and Justice Karol supporting field trials conducted with strict safeguards.