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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
K.KUMARESH BABU, J
M.Krishnamoorthy – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India Owning Southern Railway – Respondent
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| 1. facts of deceased's fall from train and tribunal's dismissal. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. appellants' and respondents' arguments on evidence and burden. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. court relies on drm and final reports for bona fide status. (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 4. appeal allowed with compensation and interest awarded. (Para 14) |
JUDGMENT
The present Civil Miscellaneous Appeal have been filed against the judgement dated 27.07.2021 passed in O.A.(II-U)/70/2019 by the Railway Claims Tribunal, Chennai
2. The facts leading to the present lis is that the deceased, one named, Mr.K.Arulmani aged about 21 years and employed in a private company at Karur, died in an untoward incident, by falling from the running Train. On 28.05.2018, the deceased purchased Class-II, ticket for travel from Thanjavur to Karur and boarded the general compartment of Train No.16615, Mannargudi– Coimbatore Chemmozhi Express. While the train was proceeding between Veerakkiyam and Karur railway stations, at about 00:55 hours on 29.05.2018, the deceased fell from the running train, sustained grievous injuries, and died at the spot. The journey ticket is stated to have been lost along with his belongings duri
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