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Industrial Biotechnology — Key Discoveries

Updated 10 Mar 2026

Key Discoveries

Novartis AG v. Union of India & Others

2013

While primarily related to pharmaceutical patents and medical biotechnology, this landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India significantly impacted the interpretation of…

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

1986

This case, though not directly about biotechnology, established the principle of 'Absolute Liability' in India for industries engaged in hazardous activities. The Supreme Court…