Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 647
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The case originated from a tragic accident where a child was killed by a tanker due to the absence of a footpath. This incident highlighted the critical issue of pedestrian safety and the lack of adequate infrastructure for walking. The Court recognized that the right to walk, a fundamental aspect of daily life, was being compromised by the prioritization of vehicular traffic over pedestrian needs.
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The core issue before the Court was whether the right to walk on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right, and if so, what are the corresponding duties of the State and authorities to ensure such facilities, and what remedies are available for their violation.
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The Co
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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