Right to walk safely: SC orders Centre to ensure pedestrian walkways, reaffirms it as fundamental right
· livemint.com
The Supreme Court affirmed pedestrian rights on demarcated sidewalks, directing the government to maintain these areas. Authorities must ensure safe walking spaces, separated from vehicle lanes, and provide legal remedies against violations.
In a landmark directive issued on Monday, the Supreme Court ordered the central government to establish properly demarcated and encroachment-free pedestrian zon...