Madhya Pradesh High Court: Railways Liable for Safety of All Passengers, Not Just First-Class

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that Indian Railways bears equal responsibility for passenger safety across all classes, rejecting the notion that liability diminishes for general coach travelers compared to first-class passengers.

The Court emphasized that every passenger, regardless of the class in which they are traveling, is entitled to the same standards of safety, care, and vigilance from the Railway Administration.

The court further underscored that the fundamental right to safe travel applies uniformly, irrespective of ticket price, and directed compensation for victims of a train accident without any class-based discrimination.