G. Bassi Reddy vs International Crops Research Instt. & Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of writ petitions against ICRISAT, affirming that it is an international organization entitled to immunity under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947. The Court clarified that the High Court's ruling that ICRISAT is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 was correct, as the organization was established to assist developing countries through research and development. The Court emphasized the significance of international agreements in determining the legal status of organizations like ICRISAT.