The Supreme Court has declared walking on footpaths a fundamental right, citing the freedom of movement. This landmark ruling follows a tragic incident where a child lost his life due to the absence of safe pedestrian space. However, Indian cities' footpaths are often in disrepair, encroached upon, and neglected, forcing pedestrians onto dangerous roads.

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…

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday ruled that citizens have a fundamental right to walk, and this was part of their right to life and free movement. It urged the Union govt to…