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2026 Supreme(Online)(RCT) 1371

RAILWAY CLAIMS TRIBUNAL
Babu Lal, J, Anjana Shrivastava, Technical Member
SHREE PAL & OTHERS – Appellant
Versus
GM – Respondent
OA/II/U/ALKO/220/2020



Important Points

A violent attack on a bonafide passenger resulting in death is classified as an "untoward incident" under Section 123(c) of the Railways Act, 1989, making the railway administration liable to pay compensation to the legal heirs.

Subject

Civil - Railway Compensation

Act Referred

Headnote

(A) Railways Act - Untoward Incident - Violent attack on a passenger resulting in death constitutes an "untoward incident" under Section 123(c)(2) of the Railways Act, 1989. (Para 8)

(B) Bonafide Passenger - Possession of a valid railway ticket is sufficient evidence to establish the status of a bonafide passenger for the purpose of claiming compensation. (Para 7)

(C) Compensation Disbursement - Protection of claimants from exploitation through the implementation of annuities and fixed deposits as per the amended Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules. (Para 14, 15)

Issues: Whether the death of the deceased passenger due to a violent attack constitutes an "untoward incident" under the Railways Act, 1989, entitling the dependents to compensation.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Sandeep Yadav
For the Respondents: A.S. Gaur

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1. Whether the deceased was a bonafide passenger of the train in question?

2. Whether incident of death of the deceased falls under the ambit of an untoward incident as defined u/s 123 (c ) (2) read with Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989?

3. Whether the applicants are the only dependents of the deceased?

4. To what relief ?

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