The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Widow’s loss prompts SC push to fix overcrowded trains
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Krishnadas Rajagopal
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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the railway holds 'no-fault liability' in passenger accidents, overturning previous denials of compensation for a widow. The court also urged the railway to address severe overcrowding and reconsider the 'second-class' designation for passengers.
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 17, 2026) flagged the persistent menace of overcrowding on trains, urging the railway to deploy youth on the ground to stop people from traveling on footboards.
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