Since two-judge bench delivered divergent views, matter will now be placed before CJI D.Y. Chandrachud who will then refer it to a larger bench to re-hear case.
Govt submission comes in response to petitions against release of GM crops owing to concerns over side-effects. New technology would increase farm productivity and income of farmers, says Centre.
While admitting the application seeking release of GM mustard, the Supreme Court asked farmers' union Shetkari Sanghatana, 'Where were you all these years?'
Ajay Sood was speaking on sidelines of 108th Indian Science Congress. While govt has approved environmental release of GM Mustard, SC yet to decide on petition opposing field trials.
The crops including rice, wheat & sugarcane. Currently, cotton is the only GM crop allowed for cultivation in India. In October, govt gave nod for indigenously developed GM mustard seeds.
Shetkari Sanghatana files plea in case filed by activist Aruna Rodrigues, who sought ban on GM mustard. It cites Bt Cotton's success to push use of genetically modified crops.
After the environment ministry's approval, scientists will now carry out the last rounds of trials before letting farmers grow the transgenic mustard variety.
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