New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Supreme Court on Monday urged the states to ensure that footpaths are properly demarcated and kept free from encroachments so that pedestrians can walk safely.

A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe told Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj to convey to all authorities that footpaths should be clearly demarcated for pedestrians.

The bench adjourned the hearing of a suo motu case concerning the right to safe and well-defined footpaths by two weeks and observed that implementing such a direction would not require any additional investment.

"It's more about demarcation. Local bodies are aware of it. Demarcating doesn't require investment or reconstruction. If there is a road, there has to be a walkers...