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.