Genetic Modification Technology and Environment Law
Keywords:
genetic modification, biotechnology, environment, environment law, genetic modification technologyAbstract
The massive development of the field of biotechnology has ensured the increase of vast knowledge in the area of genetic modification. The rapid rate of progress has made it mandatory to regulate this field efficiently. Various international conferences have yielded regulations and rules that are to be mandatorily followed to ensure the safety of the environment. Taking inspiration from the international regulations there have been many developments in the field of the laws of genetically modified technology. The precautionary principle of environmental law is one of the basic principles that has been followed during the formulation of both the international as well as in Indian policies of genetic modification. This paper discusses the evolution of these laws through time and the decisions of the judiciary that impacted the regulations of genetic modification technology.
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