HC bars GIDA from installing kiosks on Queen’s Walkway
The Kerala High Court has prohibited the Goshree Islands Development Authority from installing commercial kiosks on Kochi's Queen’s Walkway. The court ruled that such structures obstruct pedestrian access and violate the fundamental right to walk freely in public spaces.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a legal precedent for urban planning by prioritizing pedestrian rights and public safety over commercial encroachment on public footpaths.
The Kerala High Court has barred GIDA from installing or operating kiosks on Queen’s Walkway in Kochi, observing that kiosks and hawkers on footpaths encroach on pedestrian space and force pedestrians onto roads, putting their lives at risk.
The article reports on a court order and legal reasoning without injecting editorial opinion.
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