Quick Summary: The court decided that Sri Man Agri Tech can keep making and selling certain bio-products in Telangana. The government tried to stop them, but the court said they can continue as long as they follow some rules.
Sri Man Agri Tech, run by Karlakunta Venkataramana, was in a tricky situation. The State of Telangana, specifically the Agriculture Department, was getting in the way of their business. They make and sell bio-products like Lotus (SL) and Root King (SL), which aren't covered under the Insecticides Act of 1968 or the Fertilizers Control Order Act of 1985. The company wanted the court to stop the government from interfering with their sales.
The company's lawyer mentioned that similar cases had been decided before. In 2015 and 2021, the court had allowed companies like theirs to continue as long as they met certain conditions.
"The Writ Petitions are resolved, allowing the petitioners to apply... and if everything checks out, to issue a temporary Certificate of Registration..."
Justice T. Madhavi Devi looked at past cases and decided this one should be handled the same way. The court said Sri Man Agri Tech could keep making and selling their products, but they need to follow some steps. They have to apply for registration and let the government check their products to make sure they’re safe for farmers to use.
The court gave Sri Man Agri Tech two weeks to apply for their registration. If they do, the State of Telangana has four weeks to give them a temporary certificate, assuming the products pass the tests.
"It's important for the public to make sure that a product... meets the standards to qualify as a bio-nutrient."
The court ended by saying there would be no extra costs for either side. So, as long as Sri Man Agri Tech follows the rules, they can keep their business running smoothly in Telangana.
In summary, the court basically told them, "Follow the rules, and you're good to go!"
