Rajni vs Union Of India
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Case Significance
Rajni vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 8, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1201). Widow and minor son of a person who died falling from a running train claimed compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act. The Supreme Court set aside the Tribunal and High Court's dismissal of the claim, awarding Rs.8 lakh compensation and declaring that official railway inquiry records verifying ticket purchase constitute prima facie proof of bona fide travel. The bench comprised Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria. The judgment was delivered by Justice Aravind Kumar.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 8 case citations.
Summary
Widow and minor son of a person who died falling from a running train claimed compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act. The Supreme Court set aside the Tribunal and High Court's dismissal of the claim, awarding Rs.8 lakh compensation and declaring that official railway inquiry records verifying ticket purchase constitute prima facie proof of bona fide travel.
What was the outcome of Rajni vs Union Of India?
Widow and minor son of a person who died falling from a running train claimed compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act. The Supreme Court set aside the Tribunal and High Court's dismissal of...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1201)