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At 1.5 lakh, pedestrians made up 20% of road deaths in 5 years

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Nearly 1.5 lakh pedestrians died in India from 2019-2023, highlighting their vulnerability despite having right-of-way. A Supreme Court panel audit revealed that footpath availability varies widely across states, often not meeting standards. The court emphasized pedestrians' rights under Article 21, advocating for accessible, encroachment-free footpaths as a crucial, low-cost safety measure.

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