Supreme Court recognises fundamental right to walk safely on footpaths
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The Supreme Court on Friday held that the right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right, and will take priority over the movement of vehicles [Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz & Anr. v P Ayyappan & Ors.].A Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice AS Chandurkar noted this right flows from the freedoms guaranteed under Articles 19 (which includes freedom of movement) and 21 (right to personal rights and liberty) of the Constitution.Framing pedestrian access as a constitut