Khushi Ram and Another v. Union of India Thru. General Manager, Northern Railway, New Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
FAFO 142 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, Prashant Kumar J., order dated March 10, 2026. Appeal by Khushi Ram and another (claimants/parents) against Railway Claims Tribunal, Lucknow Bench order dated 27.11.2025 in OA/II/U/LKO/94/2018 rejecting death claim for a 5-year-old child who allegedly fell from a train due to a jerk. Grounds: deceased was a bona fide passenger, valid ticket found with parents, non-resident of accident site, and Tribunal ignored witness's cross-examination admission that he saw no such incident. Appeal admitted; Tribunal records summoned; notice to Union of India thru GM, Northern Railway; service steps within seven working days; listed 08.07.2026. No statute or precedent cited; no quantum awarded; admission-stage order.
What did the court decide?
First appeal from order admitted; records of the Claims Tribunal to be summoned; notice to be issued to the respondent; steps for service to be taken within seven working days; matter listed on 08.07.2026 along with service report.