Law is there. Police look the other way or too occupied/over burdened. Talking on cellphone creates openings for accidents. Walking on road, crossing the road, riding or driving, many seem to be unaware of everything except their cell phone! Best way to stop this is to start charging the incoming calls like before!
Normally traffic coming from the right should be given preference in India. On this basis and due to the accident position it can be safely assumed that the SUV tried to occupy a space before it was created!
The roads are not wide enough. Side walks are things of past. Parking on the sides of roads are the norm. Pedestrians are forced to walk in the middle of the road.