Pedestrians have a fundamental right to walk safely on designated footpaths, the Supreme Court declared Friday. This right, stemming from constitutional guarantees of movement and liberty, takes precedence over vehicular traffic. Authorities are now legally bound to provide and maintain safe footpaths, ensuring public spaces aren't solely for cars. Citizens can pursue legal action if this right is infringed.

Supreme Court declares the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, prioritizing pedestrian safety over motorized vehicle movement.

A citizen's fundamental right to walk on a demarcated footpath is primary and shall have priority over movement by motorised vehicles, the Supreme Court said. | India News

The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The court emphasized that this right is…

Supreme Court declares the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, prioritizing pedestrian safety over motorised vehicle movement.

India needs more footpaths to make walking safer and easier

Pedestrians have a fundamental right to walk safely on designated footpaths, the Supreme Court declared Friday. This right, stemming from constitutional guarantees of movement and…