CAT Allahabad rules that a WhatsApp ‘OK’ reply alone cannot prove leave approval and upholds a railway employee’s administrative transfer.
Read Full ArticleThe Supreme Court finds a prima facie case of contempt over alleged non-compliance with its earlier directions on Delhi Metro and railway restrictions. It directs normal transport and internet services, ensures free movement subject to lawful restrictions, and prohibits illegal detention, particularly of peaceful, unarmed groups outside areas covered by Section 163 BNSS. The matters will be heard again on October 13, 2026.
Allahabad High Court awards ₹8 lakh compensation for the death of a seven-month-old foetus, holding that an unborn child at an advanced stage of pregnancy can be treated as a child in existence for railway accident compensation.
Supreme Court restores ₹8 lakh compensation to parents of a passenger who died after falling from a train, holding that mere absence of a recovered ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status.
Delhi High Court dismisses Railways’ plea against regularisation of commission vendors and bearers, holding that their entitlement was settled by repeated Supreme Court directions.
Supreme Court upholds discharge of RPF and RPSF constables for suppressing pending criminal cases in verification forms, applying the rule in Avtar Singh.
The Pathankot Consumer Commission held Northern Railway liable for theft from a reserved AC coach, rejecting its 'unbooked luggage' defence and awarding ₹80,000 to the passengers.
The Supreme Court held that promotions remain valid even without a Grade Pay increase and must be counted for MACPS financial upgradations in the Railway Guard cadre.
Supreme Court holds Railways are not liable for short delivery of goods booked at owner's risk unless negligence or misconduct by railway authorities is proved.
The Calcutta High Court awarded ₹8 lakh compensation to the family of a railway accident victim, holding that a ticket dispute alone cannot defeat a claim if the death qualifies as an "untoward inci...
Supreme Court rules railway servants are members of the Union civil service and holds railway service must count as Central Government service.
Supreme Court questions why online railway tickets include accident insurance while offline counter tickets do not, directing Railways to explain the disparity.
SC sets aside 37-year-old dismissal of Railway TTE, calling charges perverse; directs release of all pensionary benefits to his legal heirs.
Coal India and IRCON sign MoU to enhance rail connectivity for coal transport, easing supply bottlenecks and boosting India’s energy logistics network.
Lalu Prasad Yadav moves SC seeking stay on trial in land-for-jobs scam, calls CBI probe delayed and unfair; SC to hear plea on July 18.
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