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.
Read Full ArticleSupreme 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.
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 incident" under Section 124A of the Railways Act, 1989.
Delhi HC dismisses railway death claim, citing only platform ticket and no proof of travel; finds serious doubt over bona fide journey.
Orissa HC orders Railways to pay ₹9.23 lakh compensation in 19-year-old death claim, slams administration for delay & upholds strict liability.
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