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SC declares footpath use a right, orders safety rules in 6 months

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Retaining that the right to use footpaths and footways is an essential facet of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court today issued a set of guidelines for enhancing pedestrian and road safety across the country.
With the judgment, the apex court has set a six-month deadline for all states and union Territories to complete the rule-making process, thereby laying the foundation for a nationwide framework to ensure pedestrian-friendly, safe, and accessible roads across India.
The apex court directions also cover the regulation of footpaths, the wearing of helmets, the prevention of wrong-lane driving, and the use of unauthorised hooters and lights on vehicles.
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