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Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk as Fundamental Right

Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk as Fundamental Right
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Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk as Fundamental Right

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Supreme Court VerdictRight to walk on demarcated footpaths declared a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d).
BenchComprised Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice A.S. Chandurkar.
Constitutional ProvisionsLinked with Articles 19(1)(a), 19(1)(b), 19(1)(c), and Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty).
Priority to PedestriansPedestrians' right to walk safely on footpaths takes precedence over motor vehicle movement.

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