Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-07
Janhit Abhiyan vs Union Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Janhit Abhiyan
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- Dinesh Maheshwari
- Bench
- Chief Justice, Dinesh Maheshwari, S. Ravindra Bhat, Bela M. Trivedi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple writ petitions challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions related to the implementation of the National Food Security Act. The court emphasized the importance of ensuring food security as a fundamental right and directed the Union of India to take necessary steps for effective implementation. The judgment reinforced the state's obligation to provide adequate food security to its citizens, thereby upholding the principles of social justice.