Railways Not Liable for Loss Due to Theft of Passenger’s Belongings Unless Negligence by Officials: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling related to theft during train journeys, held that Indian Railways cannot be held responsible for the loss or theft of a passenger's belongings unless there is a proven case of negligence or misconduct by its officials. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, who delivered the judgment, clarified that a passenger carrying their own luggage is personally responsible for its safekeeping. Passenger's belongings stolen during train…