7 Years After Husband's Accidental Death Falling From A Running Train, Widow Awarded ₹8 Lakh Compensation: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Railway Claims Tribunal addressed a case involving the tragic death of Shambhu Sahni, establishing key principles regarding bona fide passenger status and compensation under the Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Act. Case Background On June 7, 2017, Shambhu Sahni was reported to have fallen from a running train while allegedly traveling without a valid ticket. His wife, Kavita Devi, was determined to seek justice…