A City Where Pedestrians Cannot Walk Is Virtually Worthless: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Ensure No Parking Of Vehicles On Footpaths
2 years, 4 months ago

A City Where Pedestrians Cannot Walk Is Virtually Worthless: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Ensure No Parking Of Vehicles On Footpaths

Live Law  

In a matter related to the road safety, the Kerala High Court on Thursday delved into the issue of overhanging cables, footpath maintenance, and reckless driving by vehicles, particularly private buses.Justice Devan Ramachandran, observed:"As the Court has been saying earlier, the concept of maintenance of roads has assumed larger proportions, and we are concerned with road safety as an. In a matter related to the road safety, the Kerala High Court on Thursday delved into the issue of overhanging cables, footpath maintenance, and reckless driving by vehicles, particularly private buses. Justice Devan Ramachandran, observed: "As the Court has been saying earlier, the concept of maintenance of roads has assumed larger proportions, and we are concerned with road safety as an umbrella of issues". C. Reckless Driving By Private Buses And Other Vehicles: The Court took note of the report filed by Special Government Pleader Kumar, indicating the action taken by the police to control the culture of reckless driving in the city, particularly by large vehicles.

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Kerala Transport Minister proposes fine for pedestrians using mobile phones while crossing roads
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala Transport Minister proposes fine for pedestrians using mobile phones while crossing roads

The Hindu  

Ganesh Kumar believes that fining pedestrians for using mobile phones while crossing roads will likely reduce the increasing number of wayfarer accidents in the State. In response to questions in the Assembly on Thursday, Mr. Ganesh Kumar, however, stated that fining pedestrians for road safety violations was beyond his jurisdiction. “ Mr. Ganesh Kumar said the ongoing National Highway development …

Right To Agitate Does Not Give License To Block Public Roads Or Footpaths: Kerala High Court Observes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Right To Agitate Does Not Give License To Block Public Roads Or Footpaths: Kerala High Court Observes

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today orally observed that while people can agitate in an appropriate manner, this does not give them the license to block public roads or footpath. “Any person can have the agitations in an appropriate way, but that will not give a license to put up stages on the public road or even on the pedestrian facilities …

Footpaths turn into parking lots at RS Puram in Coimbatore
2 months ago

Footpaths turn into parking lots at RS Puram in Coimbatore

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Parking on footpath along DB Road and TV Samy Road in RS Puram has forced pedestrians to the road exposing them to danger. The lack of action by police against parking on pedestrian pathways along DB Road and TV Samy Road in RS Puram has sparked outrage among people as these roads are developed to be pedestrian-friendly under the …

Kerala High Court objects to blocking of road for CPM event, seeks police response
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court objects to blocking of road for CPM event, seeks police response

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday criticised the blocking of a road in Vanchiyoor for a conference of the ruling Communist Party of India. A poor man’s tea stall would have been demolished if it was in the way.” The court noted that even the zebra crossing was obstructed, creating difficulties for pedestrians. The court stressed legal action, stating, “Action …

''Police Stood As Mute Spectators'': Kerala HC On Protestors Encroaching Footpath Outside Trivandrum Corporation Office
3 months, 2 weeks ago

''Police Stood As Mute Spectators'': Kerala HC On Protestors Encroaching Footpath Outside Trivandrum Corporation Office

Live Law  

While hearing a suo motu plea concerning waste management in the state, the Kerala High Court on Friday orally said that while it was not against peaceful protests but encroachments which had been allegedly put on the footpath in front of the Trivandrum Corporation's office by certain protestors, cannot be allowed.During the hearing a division bench of Justice Bechu Kurian …

Kerala High Court directs Ernakulam Collector to file report on condition of footpaths
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court directs Ernakulam Collector to file report on condition of footpaths

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Ernakulam District Collector to file a report on the condition of footpaths on major roads in the city. Justice Devan Ramachandran issued the directive against the backdrop of a recent incident in which a woman had a narrow escape after slipping into an open drain. When the case related to the bad …

How to fix walkability hurdles in Bengaluru?
10 months, 1 week ago

How to fix walkability hurdles in Bengaluru?

The Hindu  

Should a 77% increase in pedestrian deaths in Bengaluru city from 2021 to 2023 be surprising at all, when our footpaths are so notoriously un-walkable, edging out everyone to stray onto the dangerous roads? Research by the World Resources Institute Ross Center and the Global Road Safety Facility has shown that the most effective way to prevent traffic deaths is …

Vehicles With Extensive Modifications Endanger Road Safety: Kerala High Court To Pass Detailed Order
1 year, 7 months ago

Vehicles With Extensive Modifications Endanger Road Safety: Kerala High Court To Pass Detailed Order

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday orally remarked that the use of extensive modifications on vehicles could endanger public lives and significantly undermine road safety. The division bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G Ajithkumar suggested that appropriate action could be taken by the police officials to address this issue, including potentially taking custody of these. The division …

We want our footpaths back, say citizens
2 years ago

We want our footpaths back, say citizens

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In April 2018, the Bombay High Court had stated that citizens have the fundamental right to good roads and footpaths. Vipul Joshi, 57, doctor Route: Ghatkopar: From Pushpa Vihar Road to Shanti Path My experience: I reside in Garodia Nagar, Ghatkopar East, and my clinic is three kilometres away at Ramabai Colony. But that is impossible – the footpath …

Future Generations Won't Have Walkable City: Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Address Perils Of Pedestrians
2 years, 1 month ago

Future Generations Won't Have Walkable City: Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Address Perils Of Pedestrians

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued a slew of directions addressing the concerns of pedestrians on roads. "If there is any cable which is not so tagged or identified, steps shall be taken from the 11th day from today to remove them, but without keeping any vestiges on their posts which would cause visual pollution to the greatest extend", …

‘Complete Breakdown Of Road Safety System’: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Take Action Against Offending Vehicles After Bus Hits Youth
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Complete Breakdown Of Road Safety System’: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Take Action Against Offending Vehicles After Bus Hits Youth

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kochi City to ensure that all the measures and instructions that have been taken and issued by the police against offending vehicles be put into operation without any reservation. The court today took note of the rash and negligent driving by a private bus near P.V.M. The court …

Pedestrian Crossings Must Be Marked & Enforced On All Main Roads: Kerala High Court Orders State Govt, NHAI To Take Necessary Action
2 years, 1 month ago

Pedestrian Crossings Must Be Marked & Enforced On All Main Roads: Kerala High Court Orders State Govt, NHAI To Take Necessary Action

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has ordered that the pedestrian crossings must be marked and enforced on all main roads, and called it a "forensic duty" of the authorities. Justice Devan Ramachandran was dealing with an appeal preferred by the Kerala State Insurance Department against the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award of Rs.48,32,140 in favour of the kin of a 50 …

Haphazard footpaths worry pedestriansÂ
2 years, 3 months ago

Haphazard footpaths worry pedestriansÂ

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Stating that decent footpaths form part of the basic infrastructure in a metro city, pedestrians complain that they are being deprived of something as critical as safe travel. According to ‘Indian Road Congress: Guidelines for pedestrian facilities’, footpaths should continue at the same level across side streets and property entrances for seamless movement. Priya Nayak A, who walks to …

Pedestrians’ safety at stake due to encroached footpaths in Pune
2 years, 3 months ago

Pedestrians’ safety at stake due to encroached footpaths in Pune

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation is observing Pedestrians’ Day on a large scale in the city, but hawkers, vehicles, and illegal structures continue to encroach footpaths on crowded city roads. Vedashree Gavaskar, student, who often travels to Fergusson College road, said, “I was very thrilled to see the wide footpaths, but soon hawkers started claiming their spots, and then it becomes …

Recklessness On The Wheel Will Not Be Tolerated, Expect Most Stringent Legal Response: Kerala High Court Cautions Drivers
2 years, 5 months ago

Recklessness On The Wheel Will Not Be Tolerated, Expect Most Stringent Legal Response: Kerala High Court Cautions Drivers

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Friday said that the recklessness on the wheel will not be tolerated and directed the Transport Commissioner to ensure strict enforcement of law on the roads to send a stern message to all the drivers that they will be held accountable for their actions.Justice Devan Ramachandran in a warning to the drivers said:"The unmistakable caution to …

Pedestrians edged out
2 years, 8 months ago

Pedestrians edged out

The Hindu  

A stroll around the Greater Kochi area will give the impression that roads and allied infra are chiefly for automobiles, with little consideration for pedestrians. Initiatives by agencies such as Cochin Smart Mission Ltd. to provide pedestrians their rightful due through a network of standardised footpaths have been limited to a handful of roads in the city hub. Individuals and …

Footpaths in Bengaluru: Big talk, dangerous to walk
2 years, 9 months ago

Footpaths in Bengaluru: Big talk, dangerous to walk

The Hindu  

Walking on the footpaths in Bengaluru is a delicate balancing act that often throws one’s life and limb at risk. For instance, a survey on city politics conducted by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy revealed that lack of footpaths and pedestrian facilities dominate the concerns of citizens across the city, cutting across all classes. In March 2021, the Karnataka …

Kerala High Court Asks State To Expressly Prohibit Illegal Installations On Pedestrian Handrails Or Any Such Utilities
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Asks State To Expressly Prohibit Illegal Installations On Pedestrian Handrails Or Any Such Utilities

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday asked the State to issue an additional circular or a clarificatory circular specifically communicating that the illegal erection of flag poles and The Kerala High Court on Thursday asked the State to issue an additional circular or a clarificatory circular specifically communicating that the illegal erection of flag poles and This direction was issued …

Kerala High Court Urges State Transport Commissioner To Ensure Motor Vehicles Strictly Follow Safety Standards
2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Urges State Transport Commissioner To Ensure Motor Vehicles Strictly Follow Safety Standards

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has directed the Transport Commissioner to take necessary steps to ensure strict compliance with its earlier directions issued in 2019, through the concerned officers of the Motor Vehicles Department against motor vehicles which violate the safety standards in the State. Justice Anil K. Narendran laid particular emphasis on the safety standards relating to lighting, light-signalling devices, …

Kerala HC Directs Kochi Corporation, PWD To Make Footpaths, Roads More Accessible To Differently Abled
4 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Directs Kochi Corporation, PWD To Make Footpaths, Roads More Accessible To Differently Abled

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that the Corporation of Kochi as well as the Public Works Department are duty bound under law to make necessary arrangements in the footpaths and the road so as to enable differently abled persons to access the roads and the footpaths to their convenience.Differently abled people like any other citizens are entitled to enjoy …

Your Space: footpaths are for walking, dear bikers
6 years, 1 month ago

Your Space: footpaths are for walking, dear bikers

Hindustan Times  

With poor police surveillance and no legal action against offenders, footpaths reserved for pedestrians along major city roads have become illegal parking spots for vehicles. With poor police surveillance and legal action, the footpaths reserved for pedestrians along major city roads have become illegal parking spots for vehicles. Kalyan N Need strict punishments We have been raising this issue for …

Formulate Action Plan To Make Pavements In DU Disabled Friendly: Delhi HC To Civic Bodies [Read Order]
7 years, 2 months ago

Formulate Action Plan To Make Pavements In DU Disabled Friendly: Delhi HC To Civic Bodies [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed civic bodies to ensure continuity of tactile pavement markings so that safe passage for visually impaired persons is guaranteed.The Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C. Hari Shankar was hearing a Petition filed by a Delhi University student Mr. Himanshu Goswami, who has highlighted the difficulties faced by visually. The Delhi …

It’s time to pave the path for a fresh walk
11 years, 8 months ago

It’s time to pave the path for a fresh walk

The Hindu  

It is the city traffic police that bear the brunt in the absence of a proper footpath network. Traffic police have to primarily keep the carriageway clear and facilitate the movement of vehicles, and in this endeavour, footpaths, commercial activities on them and illegal parking are often viewed by many as obstructions to ‘traffic’, according to Additional Commissioner Amit Garg. …

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