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Walking a fundamental right, footpath must for all roads: Supreme Court
Published 19 June 2026 ยท politics
The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk a fundamental right, integral to life and free movement. The apex court urged the government to
The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk a fundamental right, integral to life and free movement. The apex court urged the government to enact a law ensuring well-demarcated footpaths on all roads, prioritizing pedestrian safety over motorized vehicles. This landmark ruling empowers citizens to seek legal recourse for violations and mandates civic bodies to maintain pedestrian infrastructure, transforming urban and rural living.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 4:56 AM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 6:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk a fundamental right, integral to life and free movement.
The apex court urged the government to enact a law ensuring well-demarcated footpaths on all roads, prioritizing pedestrian safety over motorized vehicles.
This landmark ruling empowers citizens to seek legal recourse for violations and mandates civic bodies to maintain pedestrian infrastructure, transforming urban and rural living.