'No Fault' or 'Victim's Negligence' Not a Valid Defense for Railway Administration, Rules: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has awarded a compensation of Rs. 4 lakh along with interest at 9% per annum to a passenger who was injured due to a sudden jolt in a train in 2013. The Court held that the Railway Administration is strictly liable for the injuries caused in untoward incidents, emphasizing that the defense of "no fault" or "negligence of the victim"…