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People’s Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India (2003)
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About — People’s Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India (2003)
People’s Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India (2003) is a landmark Supreme Court ruling that recognized the right to food as an essential part of the right to life under Article 21. The court directed the government to implement comprehensive schemes like the Mid-Day Meal and Integrated Child Development Services to combat hunger and malnutrition. It established that state policies must ensure food security for vulnerable populations.