Swaraj Abhiyan vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court emphasized the obligation of State Governments under Article 256 of the Constitution to implement laws passed by Parliament, specifically the National Food Security Act, 2013. The Court highlighted that the Government of India has the authority to direct States to fulfill these obligations, particularly regarding the establishment of grievance redressal mechanisms and State Food Commissions as mandated by Sections 14, 15, 16, and 28 of the NFS Act. The Court held that failure to implement these provisions undermines the welfare objectives of the legislation, thus reinforcing the necessity for compliance by State authorities.