New Delhi: In a relief to a family locked in a 19-year dispute, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the Railways to pay Rs 8 lakh in compensation for the death of a passenger who fell from a crowded train in 2006.

Holding the Railways liable for “contributory negligence”, the court said that its failure to control ticketless travel created conditions that endangered the lives of lawful passengers.

‘Contributory negligence’ is a principle applied to situations where more than one party’s conduct contributes to an injury, and liability is determined based on each party’s share of fault. Show Full Article

“The sanctity of a ticketed journey must be upheld by strict enforcement of access controls and regular monitoring. Any omission in this regard cannot be condoned, especially when

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