Food Security and Nutrition — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

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

2001

This landmark case transformed the discourse on food security in India. The Supreme Court, in its interim orders, interpreted Article 21 (Right to Life) to include the Right to…

Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India

2016

This case highlighted the State's responsibility to provide drought relief and ensure food security in times of natural calamity. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions…