D.A.V. COLLEGE TRUST AND MANAGING SOCIETY vs DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS

The Supreme Court interpreted the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013, specifically Section 2(h), which defines 'nutritional security' and its implications for the distribution of food grains. The Court held that the government must ensure that the nutritional needs of the population are met through effective implementation of the Act. The judgment emphasized the importance of the right to food as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, thereby reinforcing the state's obligation to provide adequate nutrition to its citizens.