ARUNA RODRIGUES . vs UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

The Supreme Court addressed the concerns regarding the release of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, emphasizing the need for a scientific examination of bio safety before any release. The Court upheld its previous orders requiring approvals from the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) for field trials and clarified that the moratorium on open field trials was lifted under specific conditions, including maintaining a 200 meters isolation distance. The Court recognized the complexity of the issue, indicating that it is primarily a scientific matter beyond judicial expertise, while ensuring that protocols for GMOs are established and followed.