The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths a fundamental right, prioritizing pedestrian safety over motorized vehicle movement.
It held that there is a compelling necessity to provide a statutory framework
Jun 19, 2026
05:23 pm
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has held that the right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right.
It observed that this right is derived from Articles 19 (freedom of movement) and 21 (right to personal rights and liberty) of the Constitution.
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