Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpath a fundamental right, wants law
Apex court says walking powered the freedom struggle, politics and social reforms, but is yet to be recognised as a fundamental right; asks government to frame a law to protect pedestrians
The Supreme Court of India declared the right to walk on demarcated and well-maintained footpaths a fundamental right, prioritizing pedestrians over motorized vehicles. This decision, made on Friday, June 19, underscores the importance of ensuring the existence of footpaths for the convenience of walkers. Justice P.S. Narasimha, who penned the judgment, emphasized that if a road is present, it is the duty of authorities to ensure the presence of a demarcated and maintained footpath. This enforceable duty supersedes the privilege of motorized vehicles.
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