ILLEGAL PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS AND FOOTWAYS- A VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 21 The Karnataka High Court held that The Karnataka High Court has held that it is the duty of the authorities to ensure that the footways and public streets are kept free from obstruction. Relying on the order passed by the Hon’ble court on 31st July 2019 in W.P.No.42927/2015, the Court held, “a right to have streets including footways in a good and reasonable condition will have to be held as an essential part of the fundamental rights conferred by Article 21 of the Constitution of India. If the footways or public streets are encroached upon in any manner including by parking of vehicles, it will amount to violation of Fundamental Rights.” Reddy & Reddy Law Firm has a forte in handling litigation matters. They have an experienced team of lawyers ready to assist in all your disputes.