Alcohol Ruins Everything: Bombay High Court Denies Railway Compensation to Drunk Passenger

The Bombay High Court denied railway accident compensation to an intoxicated passenger who admitted consuming four large pegs of alcohol before being hit while standing dangerously close to the platform edge. The Court said intoxication shows negligence, barring compensation.

Standing Near the Train Door Due to Peak-Hour Rush Is Not Negligence : Bombay High Court

A person travelling on suburban trains during peak hours may face serious danger while standing near the door, yet the Bombay High Court said this cannot be treated as negligence. The court upheld compensation and rejected the Railways’ contributory negligence claim.