Supreme Court bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha issued the directive on pedestrian rights
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SC asks Centre to ensure pedestrians have safe footpaths
The Supreme Court, through a bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has directed the Centre to ensure safe and clean footpaths for pedestrians, declaring the right to broad footpaths as a fundamental right. The Court emphasized that this right can be provided by the state without significant financial investment. This ruling highlights the expanding interpretation of Article 21 (Right to Life) to include urban infrastructure and pedestrian safety, making it highly relevant for polity and governance sections in competitive exams.
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Right to clean and broad footpaths declared a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution
Court observed the state can provide this right without any big investment
Ruling expands scope of 'Right to Life' to include urban pedestrian infrastructure and safety
Directive issued to the Central government to ensure compliance nationwide
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