RIGHTS TO GET UNADULTERATED FOOD LEGAL FRAMEWORK IN INDIA

AUTHOR – OJASVEER MANN, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – OJASVEER MANN, RIGHTS TO GET UNADULTERATED FOOD LEGAL FRAMEWORK IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 234-248, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract:

The right to unadulterated food is an essential component of the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, reflecting the increasing significance of food safety in public health jurisprudence. This dissertation critically examines the legal framework surrounding the right to safe and unadulterated food in India, focusing on constitutional provisions, statutory enactments such as the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the role of judicial interpretation in enforcing consumer protection. The study highlights the growing concern over food adulteration and its multifaceted legal, health, and ethical implications. Through doctrinal analysis, it evaluates the effectiveness of regulatory bodies such as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and assesses the impact of enforcement mechanisms and penalties prescribed under Indian food laws. Comparative insights and case laws further underscore the gaps between legal provisions and their implementation. The research concludes with recommendations to strengthen the regulatory landscape and enhance consumer awareness to realize the right to unadulterated food as a fundamental human right.

Keywords: Right to Unadulterated Food; Article 21; Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006; FSSAI; Consumer Protection; Public Health; Constitutional Rights; Food Adulteration; Legal Framework; Judicial Interpretation; Regulatory Mechanism; Penal Provisions; Right to Life; Food Safety Regulations; Human Rights.