Poverty and Inequality — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Olga Tellis & Ors. vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation & Ors.

1985

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India established the 'right to livelihood' as an integral part of the 'right to life' under Article 21 of the Constitution. The…

People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) vs. Union of India

2001 (Right to Food Case)

This case, often referred to as the 'Right to Food Case', saw the Supreme Court expand the scope of the right to life under Article 21 to include the right to food. The court…