Walk the line? not in Delhi’s obstacle-course footpaths, despite SC’s push for accessibility
The Supreme Court has affirmed unobstructed footpaths as a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating accessible walkways for all. However, a TOI investigation in Delhi reveals that disabled-friendly pavements are largely a myth. Obstructions like vendor stalls and missing tactile paving render them inaccessible to the visually impaired.
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