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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO
Gorantla Yellaiah – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. introduction of appeal and context. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. details of the incident and injuries sustained. (Para 3 , 10) |
| 3. arguments and issues framed by the tribunal. (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 4. finding on burden of proof and responsibility of railways. (Para 11) |
JUDGMENT :
B.R. MADHUSUDHAN RAO, J.
1. The present Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is filed under Section 23 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987, assailing the judgment passed by the Railway Claims Tribunal, Secunderabad Bench in O.A.II (U) No.67 of 2013 dated 04.04.2018.
2. Appellant is the applicant and Respondent is the respondent in O.A.II (U) No.67 of 2013.
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