The Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 (54 of 1987) Bare Act 2027

The Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 (54 of 1987) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: R-13) is a comprehensive legal manual covering the establishment, jurisdiction, and procedures of the Railway Claims Tribunal in India.

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as Shrikumar Gupta & Anr. Vs. Union of India (valid ticket holders boarding the wrong train remain bona fide passengers entitled to compensation), Dharamawati Vs. Union of India (High Court reverses tribunal decision, affirms compensation for fatal train fall despite missing ticket), M/s Krishak Bharti Co Operative Ltd. Vs. Union of India (applicability of Section 5 of the Limitation Act to proceedings under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987), Union of India Vs. M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Supreme Court clarifies distinction between ‘overcharge’ and ‘illegal charge’ for freight refunds under the Railways Act), Thazhathe Purayil Sarabi & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Anr. (entitlement to interest on compensation from the date of application under the Act), A.A. Haja Muniuddian Vs. Indian Railways (applicability of indigent person provisions / Order XXXIII CPC in proceedings before the tribunal), Shree Shyam Agency Vs. Union of India & Ors. (Supreme Court affirms tribunal lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate private inter se disputes), and Union of India (UOI) Vs. Smt. Mulko Bai (jurisdictional competence of the tribunal and liability of railways for negligence resulting in an untoward incident).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, landmark judgments, and a subject index.