Rajni & Anr. vs. Union of India & Anr. 2025 INSC 1201

Whether the absence of a recovered railway ticket can defeat compensation—was answered decisively, with the Court ruling that official verification of a ticket is sufficient proof of bona fide travel. Procedural lapses like lack of a seizure memo cannot undermine legitimate claims. This decision fortifies the welfare intent of the Railways Act and eases the evidentiary burden on victims’ families.Key Takeaways:✅ Official railway inquiry verifying ticket suffices as proof of travel.✅ Absence of seizure memo or technical lapses don’t defeat bona fide claims.✅ Court reaffirmed welfare objectives of compensation under the Railways Act.Statutes:✅ Section 124-A, Railways Act, 1989✅ Section 174, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973#SupremeCourt #RailwayAccident #CompensationLaw #WelfareLaw