Politics · India · 5 hrs ago
Supreme Court sets deadline for pedestrian crossing near Delhi High Court
The Supreme Court warned government officials that judges may stage a protest outside the Delhi High Court if a dangerous crossing is not fixed.
The crossing is on Mathura Road, near the Delhi High Court and the National Zoological Park, and is used by court visitors and the public.
The court wants concrete work completed by November 25, rather than further delays while a committee considers the issue.
The dispute follows earlier court directions to install a pedestrian crossing at the site as a priority.
The court says safe walking is a fundamental right and that pedestrian needs should take priority over motor traffic.
If the work is not done by the deadline, the bench may summon Delhi’s chief secretary and has warned that its judges could sit in protest until the problem is resolved.
The Supreme Court set November 25, 2026, as the deadline for concrete work on a pedestrian crossing near the Delhi High Court.
The bench warned that judges would sit on a dharna outside the court if the work was not completed.
The crossing is on Mathura Road near the Delhi High Court and the National Zoological Park.
The government told the court that a high-level committee was examining the issue.
The court said forming a committee was not enough and warned it could require the Delhi government’s chief secretary to appear.
- Who
- The Supreme Court bench and government authorities, including Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee.
- What
- The court set a deadline for concrete work on a pedestrian crossing and warned judges would stage a dharna if it was not completed.
- When
- The deadline is November 25, 2026. The warning was made on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- The Mathura Road crossing near the Delhi High Court and the National Zoological Park in Delhi.
- Why
- The court said the crossing lacked basic pedestrian infrastructure and needed prompt action.
Supreme Court
Government authorities
Action needed
Supreme Court
The court demanded concrete work on the crossing by November 25, 2026, and said a committee was not enough.
Government authorities
The government said a high-level committee was examining what needed to be done.
Response to delay
Supreme Court
The court warned that judges would sit on a dharna and that the chief secretary could be required to appear if action was not taken.
Government authorities
Banerjee told the court that the committee was actively looking into the issue after discussions at the highest levels.
Amicus Gaurav Agarwal told the court that the government had added a red light, and the bench suggested speed breakers and rumble strips near the crossing.
The court directed that a pedestrian crossing be installed on Mathura Road near the Delhi High Court and the National Zoological Garden as a priority.
The court warned that judges would stage a dharna if concrete action was not taken.
Deadline set by the court for the work to be completed.
- Deadline
- November 25, 2026
- Location
- Mathura Road, near the Delhi High Court and National Zoological Park
- Government representative
- Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee
- Committee
- A high-level committee set up by the Centre was examining the crossing issue
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What people are saying
But it has to be completed before 25th November. That’s for sure. No solution. Concrete work to be completed. Otherwise your Chief Secretary will be here beside you. Understood?
Why do you need a committee for this? You need some engineers?
Pedestrians’ rights are primary and will override the movement of motorised vehicles
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If you don't do it, both of us will be at the main gate of the Delhi High Court, and we will not go home until you complete the work. That's for sure. Baith jaayenge wahan dharna karne ke liye baith jaayenge. (We will sit there on dharna) and we will not allow Mr. Banerjee (ASG)