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- The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to ensure separate and encroachment-free pedestrian pathways on all roads across India, stating that walking safely is a fundamental right under Articles 21 and 19(1)(d).
- A bench of Justices P.S.
- Narasimha and Alok Aradhe noted that pedestrians account for 15-20% of road accident deaths annually, with encroachments and parking on footpaths being major causes.
- The court told the Centre that costly construction is not needed and simple measures like ropes or painted lines can demarcate pedestrian space.
- The government has been given two weeks to issue clear directions to officials, with the next hearing after that.
What to watch next
- Central Government's compliance directions to officials within two weeks
- Next hearing of the case after the two-week deadline
- Action by municipal bodies like BBMP and MCD to clear footpath encroachments in major cities
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