Gurdeep Singh v. Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
FAO-3984-2025 (O&M); Gurdeep Singh v. Union of India; Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh; Pankaj Jain, Judge; decided 09.07.2025. Railway Claims Tribunal Chandigarh Bench order dated 16.06.2025 directing 90% of compensation in fixed deposits challenged by major claimant; amount ordered to be released; appeal disposed off in the terms of Kamaljit Kaur v. Union of India (FAO No.4331 of 2024, 12.09.2024) parameters — fixed deposits only for minors, disabled/vulnerable claimants or future treatment; General Manager Kerala State Road Transport Corporation Apex Court guidelines referred; pending applications disposed; copy served on RCT Bench Chandigarh.
What did the court decide?
Impugned Railway Claims Tribunal order dated 16.06.2025 modified; the amount awarded to the claimant is ordered to be released (not kept in fixed deposits); pending applications, if any, stand disposed of; copy of order to be served upon RCT Bench Chandigarh for guidance.