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Supreme Court puts pedestrians first, declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right

The Supreme Court on Friday declared that the right to walk on safe and demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right under the Constitution and urged the government to enact a law recognising this right and the responsibility of authorities
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The Supreme Court's ruling recognizes pedestrians' fundamental right to walk on safe and demarcated footpaths, compelling the government to enact a law protecting this right and promoting road safety.
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