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 FoodA fundamental human right affirmed by the UN and recognized in numerous regional treaties and national constitutionsBy Shivraj Singh Negi

2. What is Right to FoodHuman right derived from the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and is also contained in Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Overlooked by UNCESCR.

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

4. Evolution of the right and International and Regional Texts . Government ObligationsThey must respect the right to food, protect the right to food, fulfill the right to food of the people who are underfed, meaning they must facilitate and provide access to food. Governments have to take necessary socio-economic and political steps.

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.