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Topic 051 · Law, Judiciary & Landmark Judgments

Supreme Court: safe footpaths a fundamental right

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: On 19 June 2026 the Supreme Court declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths a fundamental right.
  2. Case Title: Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz v P. Ayyappan, Civil Appeal Nos. 4665-4666 of 2025, reported as 2026 INSC 647.
  3. Current Head: Justice P.S. Narasimha authored the judgment; Justice Atul S. Chandurkar sat with him.
  4. Key Holding: Walking is integral to Article 19(1)(d), read with 19(1)(a), (b) and (c), and takes priority over motorised vehicles.
  5. Duty-Bearers: Urban development authorities, municipal corporations, municipalities and panchayats must maintain demarcated footpaths wherever a road exists.
  6. Remedies: Violation entitles citizens to restitution and compensation; Specific Relief Act sections 38-40 injunctions and damages can enforce the duty.
  7. India Link: The S. Rajaseekaran road-safety writ, filed in 2012, remains under continuing Supreme Court monitoring.
  8. Venue: The judgment came from the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
  9. Origin: Article 19(1)(d) guarantees citizens the right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
  10. Landmark: Olga Tellis v Bombay Municipal Corporation (10 July 1985): pavement dwellers' eviction case; Article 21 includes the right to livelihood.
  11. Articles: Article 19(5) permits reasonable restrictions on Article 19(1)(d) in the interests of the general public.
  12. Doctrine: Article 19 freedoms belong only to citizens, whereas Article 21 protects every person.
Question 1 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) Fundamental 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

Question 2 of 10

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

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Answer: (A) 647

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

Question 3 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 4 of 10

The Court held that walking takes priority over:

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Answer: (B) Motorised vehicles

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

Question 5 of 10

Which bodies must maintain demarcated footpaths wherever a road exists?

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 6 of 10

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?

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Answer: (A) Only 1

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

Question 7 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) New Delhi

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

Question 8 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) Move freely throughout India

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

Question 9 of 10

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

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Answer: (C) Livelihood

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

Question 10 of 10

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

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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

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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