High Yielding Variety Program — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak Case)

1986

While not directly about the HYV program, this landmark judgment established the principle of 'Absolute Liability' for industries engaged in hazardous activities. The intensive…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997 onwards

This ongoing series of judgments by the Supreme Court has significantly impacted forest conservation and land use. While not directly targeting HYV, the expansion of agriculture…