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.
Read Full ArticleThe 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 rules a missing train ticket cannot defeat a bona fide passenger's compensation claim, awarding Rs 8 lakh to a widow whose husband fell from a running train.
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.
Delhi HC dismisses railway death claim, citing only platform ticket and no proof of travel; finds serious doubt over bona fide journey.
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