{"id":27294,"date":"2026-07-11T06:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T06:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=27294"},"modified":"2026-07-11T06:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T06:16:32","slug":"right-to-walk-fundamental-right-supreme-court-articles-19-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/right-to-walk-fundamental-right-supreme-court-articles-19-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Right to Walk Is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court Declares Safe Footpaths Part of Articles 19(1)(d) & 21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Constitution of India guarantees the freedom of movement and the protection of life and personal liberty defined through Articles 19(1)(d) and 21. Judicial interpretation of these provisions has considerably expanded their scope, transforming them from negative rights against state interference into positive obligations requiring the state to ensure conditions necessary for a dignified life. One of the most recent developments in constitutional jurisprudence is the recognition of the \u2018right to walk\u2019 as a fundamental right. The Supreme Court has held that safe and accessible footpaths are indispensable to the enjoyment of the freedoms which are guaranteed under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21. This article examines the constitutional foundation, judicial evolution, and contemporary significance of pedestrian rights in India.<\/p>

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