Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
7 Yrs After Husband's Accidental Death By Falling From Running Train, Jharkhand High Court Grants ?8 Lakh Compensation To Widow
The Jharkhand High Court granted compensation to a widow whose husband died after falling from a running train. The court ruled that the railway authorities were liable for negligence in ensuring passenger safety, particularly in instances where safety procedures were not followed. This ruling reinforces the duty of care that public transport services owe to passengers and their families.