The Madras High Court ruled that a stepson is not entitled to family pension under the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993. The Court held that family pension is a statutory benefit available only to persons falling within the Rules’ definition of “family,” unlike gratuity nominations.
A Kerala Consumer Court has ordered Southern Railway to pay Rs 52,500 to five passengers who missed their temple pilgrimage due to a train delay. The court criticized the Railway’s service and emphasized the need for public transport improvements. The delay was not justified, and the passengers deserved compensation for their distress.
