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Delhi High Court overturns Railway Claims Tribunal, restores compensation for passenger’s death — loss of ticket not fatal; affidavit sufficient to prove bona fide travel

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal filed by the legal heirs of a deceased passenger and set aside the Railway Claims Tribunal’s rejection of their claim for…
Posted by Rawlaw January 27, 2026
passenger death
Posted inNews

Delhi High Court overturns Railway Claims Tribunal, awards compensation for passenger’s death — delay in discovery doesn’t negate ‘untoward incident’; strict liability under Railways Act reaffirmed

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal filed by the legal heirs of a deceased passenger and set aside the Railway Claims Tribunal’s rejection of their compensation claim,…
Posted by Rawlaw January 27, 2026

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