U.P. ROLLER FLOUR MILLS ASSO. vs GOVT. OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed the alarming diversion of food stocks meant for the Public Distribution System (PDS) to the open market instead of intended beneficiaries. The Court noted the allegations of siphoning off foodgrains worth over thirty-one thousand crores and emphasized the need for accountability in the distribution process. The Court directed the implementation of specific modalities to ensure that foodgrains reach the needy, thereby reinforcing the principles of social justice and accountability in public welfare schemes.