Safe Road Travel as Fundamental Right: Supreme Court on Article 21
Why in the news
The Supreme Court has treated safe travel on roads as part of the constitutional guarantee of life, using an accident case from Phalodi to press for accountability.
Key facts
- Constitutional hook: Article 21, right to life and personal liberty.
- Case: the Phalodi accident case; judgment in April 2026.
- Focus: accountability for road safety.
Directions
| Area | Direction |
|---|---|
| Highways | Ban on unauthorised dhabas |
| Heavy vehicles | Parking restricted |
| Enforcement | Better surveillance and patrols |
| Response | Stronger emergency response systems |
Exam angle
- Article 21 now covers safe road travel.
- Case name: Phalodi accident case.
- Related terms: fundamental right, road safety accountability.