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Supreme Court: safe footpaths a fundamental right

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer B

    On 19 June 2026 the Supreme Court declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths to be a:

    • Statutory right
    • Correct answer: Fundamental right
    • Directive Principle
    • Customary right

    Core Trigger: On 19 June 2026 the Supreme Court declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths a fundamental right.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    Maniyar Iliyaz v P. Ayyappan is reported as 2026 INSC:

    • Correct answer: 647
    • 761
    • 873
    • 504

    Case Title: Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz v P. Ayyappan, Civil Appeal Nos. 4665-4666 of 2025, reported as 2026 INSC 647.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Who authored the judgment in Maniyar Iliyaz v P. Ayyappan?

    • Justice Atul S. Chandurkar
    • Justice Surya Kant
    • Justice J.K. Maheshwari
    • Correct answer: Justice P.S. Narasimha

    Current Head: Justice P.S. Narasimha authored the judgment; Justice Atul S. Chandurkar sat with him.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    The Court held that walking takes priority over:

    • Street vending
    • Correct answer: Motorised vehicles
    • Public transport lanes
    • Parked bicycles

    Key Holding: Walking is integral to Article 19(1)(d), read with 19(1)(a), (b) and (c), and takes priority over motorised vehicles.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    Which bodies must maintain demarcated footpaths wherever a road exists?

    • Only the traffic police
    • Only highway authorities
    • Private road owners
    • Correct answer: Local and urban authorities

    Duty-Bearers: Urban development authorities, municipal corporations, municipalities and panchayats must maintain demarcated footpaths wherever a road exists.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer A

    Consider: 1. The S. Rajaseekaran road-safety writ was filed in 2012. 2. It has been fully closed by the Supreme Court. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    India Link: The S. Rajaseekaran road-safety writ, filed in 2012, remains under continuing Supreme Court monitoring.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 7

  7. Question 7Answer B

    In which city is the Supreme Court that delivered the footpath judgment located?

    • Mumbai
    • Correct answer: New Delhi
    • Chennai
    • Kolkata

    Venue: The judgment came from the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer B

    Article 19(1)(d) guarantees citizens the right to:

    • Reside in any State
    • Correct answer: Move freely throughout India
    • Practise any profession
    • Assemble peaceably

    Origin: Article 19(1)(d) guarantees citizens the right to move freely throughout the territory of India.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer C

    Olga Tellis v Bombay Municipal Corporation (10 July 1985) held Article 21 includes the right to:

    • Property
    • Information
    • Correct answer: Livelihood
    • Free speech

    Landmark: Olga Tellis v Bombay Municipal Corporation (10 July 1985): pavement dwellers' eviction case; Article 21 includes the right to livelihood.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1. Article 19 freedoms belong only to citizens. 2. Article 21 protects every person. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Doctrine: Article 19 freedoms belong only to citizens, whereas Article 21 protects every person.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 051, point 12

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