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Court Decouples Footpaths From Accident Prevention

Published Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Updated June 21

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  • Judicial Interpretation of Footpath Rights — 1 source

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The Supreme Court, through a bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar, issued a judgment in the case of Maniyar Iliyaz@Shaik Riyaz versus P. Ayyappan. The ruling declared the right to walk on a footpath a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, redefining their purpose beyond mere accident prevention to encompass pedestrian dignity and liberty.

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  • A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar issued a judgment in the case of Maniyar Iliyaz@Shaik Riyaz versus P. Ayyappan.
  • The Supreme Court declared the right to walk on a footpath a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
  • The court decoupled the purpose of footpaths from accident prevention, stating their primary purpose is for pedestrians to walk safely and freely.
  • The court emphasized that footpaths are essential for the dignity and liberty of pedestrians.

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Judicial Interpretation of Footpath Rights
  • The Hindu

    The article highlights a progressive judicial interpretation that broadens the understanding of public infrastructure like footpaths beyond mere safety, advocating for their inherent value and purpose for pedestrians.

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