Railways Cannot Deny Compensation Claiming Victim Boarded Wrong Train: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the Railways cannot refuse compensation merely because an accident victim boarded the wrong train. The Court clarified that under the Railways Act, accidental falls, mishaps, and untoward incidents entitle victims or their families to statutory compensation regardless of minor errors by passengers. Negligence by the victim is not a defense unless the act is self-inflicted or involves criminal activity. The judgment strengthens passenger rights and underscores the Railways’ social responsibility as a public utility.