Malnutrition Combat Programs — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

People's Union for Civil Liberties vs Union of India & Others

2001

This landmark case established the right to food as a fundamental right under Article 21. The Supreme Court recognized that the right to life includes the right to food and…

Kishen Pattnayak vs State of Orissa

1989

The Supreme Court emphasized the state's duty under Article 47 to improve nutrition levels and public health. This case strengthened the constitutional foundation for nutrition…