India
Supreme Court seeks responses from states, UTs on encroachment-free footpaths
The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories to respond on implementing directions for properly demarcated, encroachment-free footpaths, calling footpaths integral to human life. The court impleaded all states and UTs in the suo motu case.
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 24, 2026) said footpaths are integral to human life and directed all states and Union Territories to respond on the implementation of its directions for properly demarcated, encroachment-free space for pedestrians. A bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe impleaded all states and Union Territories as parties in the suo motu case on ensuring properly demarcated footpaths wherever there is a road. The bench told Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj, appearing for the Centre, 'The first step is proper demarcation of space for pedestrians. There should be confidence of safety in walking. Wherever there is a road, people should walk in the demarcated space.'
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