Court Upholds Compensation in Mumbai Train Mishap

The Bombay High Court upheld the compensation awarded to a man's family after he died in a train accident, rejecting the Railways' claims of negligence. The court noted train overcrowding is an inevitable reality during peak hours, making it difficult for passengers to safely board.

The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of the family of a man who tragically passed away after falling from a suburban train. The court's decision supports the Railway Claims Tribunal's previous order for compensation, rejecting claims of victim negligence by the Railway authority.

Justice Jitendra Jain dismissed the Railways' argument that overcrowded conditions do not constitute negligence on the part of passengers. The court acknowledged the extreme congestion during peak hours, which forces many passengers to stand near train doors.

The appeal by the Railways contending the victim was not a bona fide passenger was also rejected, as evidence was presented proving the man had a valid pass. The ruling upholds the compensation amount for the victim's dependents, reinforcing passenger rights amidst challenging commuting conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)