Jhudhistira Sethy v. Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
F.A.O No. 59 of 2022; Orissa High Court; Jhudhistira Sethy v. Union of India; railway accident compensation; Rs.5,60,000 with 6% interest from date of accident; Railway Administration liable; Tribunal to release 50% and place remainder in 3-year fixed deposit; interim orders vacated; appeal allowed; order dated 14.11.2025; Judge: Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; Railway Administration directed to pay compensation of Rs.5,60,000/- with interest at 6% per annum from the date of accident till the date of actual payment; Tribunal directed to release 50% of the awarded amount to the Appellant by account transfer or cheque and keep the remainder in an interest-bearing fixed deposit for three years or subject to the order of the Tribunal; interim order(s), if any, stand vacated. ¶19