The Supreme Court recognised citizens’ right to use safe and demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right. It also urged the government to enact a law requiring municipal and local authorities to build, mark, and maintain proper pedestrian infrastructure for safe public access.
The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre’s move to reclaim land occupied by major sporting institutions, warning against the loss of green spaces in the capital. Expressing concern over worsening environmental conditions, the Court observed that unchecked urbanisation could severely impact public health and quality of life.
