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(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)
TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES – 88
1. The Supreme Court has said that walking safely on footpaths is a fundamental right. Why is this judgment significant?
Answer: The judgment is significant because it expands the understanding of Article 21 beyond survival to include dignity, mobility and accessibility. For decades, Indian cities have largely been designed around vehicles rather than pedestrians. Safe footpaths are especially important for children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and low-income groups who depend on walking and public transport. The judgment reminds policymakers that urban development should be people-centric. It also links road safety, public health and environmental sustainability. A truly developed city is not one where cars move faster, but one where people move safely and comfortably.
2. Mobile fingerprint scanners can improve policing. What safeguards should accompany such technologies?
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