The District Consumer Commission at Bhojpur Ara held North Central Railway and the Railway Board liable for deficiency in service after passengers with confirmed berths were forced to travel standing, directing refund with interest, compensation of Rs 20,000 and litigation expenses of Rs 15,000.
Today, On 19th February, The Delhi High Court asked the Railways to take note of a PIL raising concerns over the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that the matter was not being treated adversarially and that the Railways is committed to following the law. The court emphasized the need for accountability and preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
