On June 19, in a significant verdict, the top court had held that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to ensure that wherever there is a road, there is a properly demarcated, encroachment-free space for pedestrians. "Without any big investment and construction, just ensure that proper demarcation is done of walkers' space. Do it with a rope or anything and ensure it is not encroached," the bench told Nataraj. On June 19, in a significant verdict, the top court had held that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right.