1. Heading of the Judgment

Rajni & Another vs Union of India (UOI) & Another (Civil Appeal No. ______ of 2025 @ SLP (C) No. 19549 of 2024)

Citation:  (2025 INSC 1201)

2. Related Laws and Sections

This judgment authoritatively interprets the following statutory provisions:

• The Railways Act, 1989:
  Section 124-A: Defines "untoward incident" and establishes the no-fault liability regime for compensation.
  Explanation (ii) to Section 124-A: Defines a "passenger" as a person who has purchased a valid ticket for travelling.

• The Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987:
  Section 16: Provides the jurisdiction for filing claims for compensation.

3. Basic Judgment Details

• Court: Supreme Court of India

• Bench: Hon’ble Justice Aravind Kumar

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