NEW DELHI: Footpaths are an integral part of life, the Supreme Court said on Monday while directing all states and Union Territories to respond on implementation of its directions for demarcated, encroachment-free space for pedestrians.
A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe impleaded all the states and UTs as parties in the suo motu case. “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,” the bench told Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj.