Railway Claims Tribunal
Bombay High Court Rules Standing Near Train Door During Peak Hours Is Not Negligence
Dec 09, 2025 10:14 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has upheld compensation for a family whose member died in a railway accident, ruling that standing near train doors during Mumbai's peak hours cannot be considered negligence as overcrowded conditions leave commuters with no alternative. The judgment rejected Railways' arguments that the victim was responsible for his own death and affirmed passengers' rights to compensation even in such circumstances.
Supreme Court Finally Secures Railway Compensation for Widow After 23-Year Legal Battle
Oct 23, 2025 01:23 am CST
After a 23-year legal struggle, the Supreme Court has intervened to ensure justice for Saynokta Devi, who lost her husband in a 2002 train accident. Overturning previous rejections by the Railway Claims Tribunal and Patna High Court, the Supreme Court directed Railways to pay Rs 4 lakh compensation with interest, demonstrating extraordinary efforts to locate the widow after address complications delayed payment.