Supreme Court Recognizes Right to Walk as Fundamental Right

The Supreme Court has ruled that walking safely on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right under Article 21, overriding motor vehicle privileges. Criticizing the automobile-centric Motor Vehicles Act, the Court highlighted rising pedestrian fatalities and urged statutory backing for pedestrian infrastructure. This landmark judgment mandates urban planners to democratize mobility, shifting focus from expanding carriageways to ensuring inclusive, safe, and equitable public spaces.