Pedestrians Have Fundamental Right To Have Footpath; Motorists Can't Negate Right To Walk : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right under the Constitution. The court emphasized that pedestrian infrastructure must be prioritized over motorized vehicle movement.
Why it matters
This landmark ruling shifts urban planning priorities, legally empowering citizens to demand safer walking environments from municipal authorities.
The Court held that authorities have the corresponding duty to construct and safeguard demarcated footpaths for walking. Listen to this Article In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court today held that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d) of the Constitution, which includes the right to access safe and well-demarcated footpaths. This right shall have priority over movement by motorised vehicles.
The article summarizes a legal judgment without editorializing the court's decision.
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