Contributory negligence plea cannot be taken in case of Injury/Death under Railways Act & compensation has to be made

Prithvi Singh & Anr. Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court)

Conclusion: HC held that any untoward incident i.e. injury or death caused during travelling in Trains have to be compensated by Railways and plea of negligence of victim as a contributing factor will not fall under proviso to Section 124-A of Railways Act.

Facts: The appellants have preferred the present appeal under Section 23 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 against order dated 18.01.2022 passed by

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