Right To Walk On Footpaths Is Fundamental: P&H High Court Directs Ludhiana Civic Body To Examine Encroachment Allegations

Aiman J. Chishti

1 July 2026 12:34 PM IST

  • Right To Walk On Footpaths Is Fundamental: P&H High Court Directs Ludhiana Civic Body To Examine Encroachment Allegations

    The Punjab & Haryana High Court today asked the Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana to “forthwith” examine the allegations of encroachment on footpaths, taking note of Supreme Court's recent ruling in Manihar Iliyaz Shaik v P.Ayyapan.For context, the Supreme Court in Manihar case has held that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d) of...

    Aiman J. Chishti

    Aiman J. Chishti

    Aiman J. Chishti is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Punjab And Haryana High Court

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