Observing that a hyper technical approach should be avoided, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said mere technical irregularities or lapses in procedure should not deny a legitimate claim of compensation in railway accidents.

The court made the observation while setting aside an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Railway Claims Tribunal, Bhopal, which refused compensation to the widow and son of a man who died in an alleged railway accident.

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Legal Framework Under Section 124-A

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria said proceedings under Section 124-A of the Railways Act are not criminal trials demanding proof beyond reasonable doubt. Welfare statues are gov

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