Swaraj Abhiyan vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the implementation of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFS Act), emphasizing the need for food security for drought-affected individuals. The Court noted that Section 3 of the NFS Act entitles eligible households to 5 kg of food grains per person, while the Union of India clarified that the identification of priority households is the responsibility of the State Government. The Court held that the State must complete preparatory steps for the NFS Act's implementation and acknowledged that additional food grains could be provided upon request, but declined to mandate the supply of dal and edible oils due to existing provisions and fiscal constraints.