Shiv Kumar vs Union Of India

ik-115076013 Delhi High Court 27 February 2026 • 5 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (6)

Ashima Sood Counsel Appellant Farman Ali Counsel Respondent Megha Sood Counsel Appellant Rahul Bhajkar Counsel Respondent Rajan Sood Counsel Appellant Usha Jamwal Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Shiv Kumar Appellant

Case Significance

Shiv Kumar vs Union Of India is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 27, 2026 (citation: ik-115076013). Appeal against Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of compensation claim for death of a family member found between railway stations. The Court dismissed the appeal, finding the deceased's status as a bona fide passenger was not proved since the only evidence regarding ticket purchase was hearsay. The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: Ashima Sood (counsel for appellant), Farman Ali (counsel for respondent), Megha Sood (counsel for appellant), Rahul Bhajkar (counsel for respondent), Rajan Sood (counsel for appellant), Usha Jamwal (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Appeal against Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of compensation claim for death of a family member found between railway stations. The Court dismissed the appeal, finding the deceased's status as a bona fide passenger was not proved since the only evidence regarding ticket purchase was hearsay.

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