2023 (7) TMI 923

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.... Jehan Lalkaka, Ms. Usha Singh i/by M/s. Vyas & Bhalwal for Respondent No. 4. Mr. Sayeed Mulani a/w. Mr. Tushar Agarwal i/by M/s. Mulani & Co. for Respondent No. 6. Mr. Aman Kacheria i/by Ms. Sukanya Bhaumik for Respondent Nos. 7 and 9. P.C. 1. On the backdrop of the earlier orders, we have heard learned counsel for the parties. We have also perused the laboratory reports of Geo Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. as annexed to the reply Affidavit filed on behalf of Respondent No. 7 the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (for short "the FSSAI"). We have also perused the laboratory report of the Kochi Laboratory relied on behalf of the Customs. 2. Insofar as the stand taken by the Genetic Engineer Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is con....

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....rs to Section 22 which pertains to genetically modified goods, organic goods, functional goods, proprietor goods, etc. and the regulation of such products. However, what we note is that a specific statement in such affidavit filed on behalf of the FSSAI has remained to be made that the 'Soybean' sought to be cleared by the Petitioner and subject matter of the present proceedings, in no manner whatsoever would be harmful for human consumption/health in whatever form, in the light of the requirements and parameters of the FSSAI Act, 2006 and the Rules framed thereunder, if these goods are permitted to be cleared. 5. Mr. Nankani has stated that already the FSSAI has granted a certificate to that effect, however, we would desire that in term....