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Supreme Court declares right to walk onfootpath a fundamental right, wants law

Apex court says walking powered the freedom struggle, politics and social reforms, but is yet to be recognised as a fundamental right; asks government to frame a law to protect pedestrians

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The Hindu24 Aug 2026, 12:35 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readIndiaIndia

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Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpath a fundamental right, wants law

Apex court says walking powered the freedom struggle, politics and social reforms, but is yet to be recognised as a fundamental right; asks government to frame a law to protect pedestrians

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Source: The Hindu. Published 24 Aug 2026, 12:35 pm.

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