No Compensation Without Proof of Bona Fide Travel, Claim Dismissed Despite Amputation of Both Hands: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently dealt with an appeal concerning compensation under the Railways Act, 1989. The case revolved around whether a grievous injury alone is sufficient to grant compensation without proving that the incident qualifies as an “untoward incident” under the law. The judgment was delivered by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Facts of the Case The appellant Tulsi Das claimed that he had boarded the Malwa Express from Sonipat…