Public Distribution System — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

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

2001

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

Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India

2016

This case addressed the exclusion of legitimate beneficiaries from PDS due to Aadhaar-related technical issues. The Supreme Court emphasized that no person should be denied their…