Virender Singh & Anr vs Union Of India
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Case Significance
Virender Singh & Anr vs Union Of India is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2025 (citation: ik-144025194). The appellants, parents of a 16-year-old boy who died after falling from a running Jan Shatabdi Express train near Holambi Kalan, appealed against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of their compensation claim. The Tribunal had held that the deceased was not a bona fide passenger despite having a valid ticket. The appeal was dismissed as barred by limitation, with a delay of 988 days (nearly three years) that was not properly explained by the appellants. The case was heard by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Counsel appearing: Jivesh Kumar Tiwari (counsel for respondent), Rajan Sood (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellants, parents of a 16-year-old boy who died after falling from a running Jan Shatabdi Express train near Holambi Kalan, appealed against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of their compensation claim. The Tribunal had held that the deceased was not a bona fide passenger despite having a valid ticket. The appeal was dismissed as barred by limitation, with a delay of 988 days (nearly three years) that was not properly explained by the appellants.
What was the outcome of Virender Singh & Anr vs Union Of India?
The appellants, parents of a 16-year-old boy who died after falling from a running Jan Shatabdi Express train near Holambi Kalan, appealed against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of their comp...
Judgment
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