The document discusses the right to food as a fundamental human right recognized by the UN and in many constitutions. It defines the right to food as including food resources needed for production. Governments have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill the right to food for those unable to feed themselves, including providing access to food and taking socioeconomic steps. Governments must also provide remedies for violations and cooperate in emergencies to prevent mass starvation. The document examines how some governments have incorporated the right to food into legislation and acknowledges related rights and monitoring bodies. It also discusses cases in India where the Supreme Court has intervened to protect the right to food.

1. Human Rights and Justice Right to Food A fundamental human right affirmed by the UN and recognized in numerous regional treaties and national constitutions By Shivraj Singh Negi

3. The definition used by UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food includes food and resources required to produce it.

5. Finally, governments are obliged to fulfill the right to food of those who, alone, have no chance at all of having an adequate diet.

6. This is imperative both in ordinary situations and in emergencies.

8. Acknowledgement of different rights related to and enabling the right to food.

9. Acknowledgement of Certain Elements of the Right to Food, such as Access to Land, Access to Water, the Guarantee of a Livable Minimum Wage or Social Security.

10. Acknowledgement of regional and international texts in national legislations.

11. Different monitoring and enforcement bodies.

13. Case filed by PUCL led to court directing the governments to start aid programs for the poorest.

14. Right to Food and its evolution.