In re: Alleged violation of GM crop policy

Updates

1. News12 Oct 2026

   SC urged to urgently list contempt plea over alleged release of GM rice

   The Supreme Court was on Monday urged to urgently hear contempt petitions alleging that the Centre violated its 2024 judgment on genetically modified (GM) crops, following the alleged approval of herbicide-tolerant GM basmati rice for cultivation.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A request has been made to the court to quickly hear a case about ignoring previous orders.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court, and someone is accused of releasing genetically modified rice.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi.

   Why:

   The request was filed because someone allegedly ignored government rules regarding genetically modified crops.

   What it means:

   The court must now decide whether to schedule an urgent hearing for this contempt plea.

   The Economic Times
2. News12 Oct 2026

   SC urged to urgently hear contempt pleas over GM basmati rice approval

   The Supreme Court was urged to urgently list contempt pleas over alleged GM basmati rice approval. The petitioners say the release breaches the court's 2024 directions on a national GM crops policy.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   People have asked the Supreme Court to quickly review complaints that rules for genetically modified rice were broken.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court, and those filing contempt pleas are the people complaining about policy violations.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India, Delhi.

   Why:

   The petitioners want an urgent hearing regarding the alleged violation of the official policy for genetically modified basmati rice.

   What it means:

   The court must now decide whether to move these complaints up in its schedule for a faster hearing.

   India Today