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Supreme Court orders insurance for all counter-sold railway tickets
The case concerns the Union of India's failure to implement railway safety measures and extend insurance coverage to passengers buying tickets at counters, rather than online.
The Court addressed the lack of progress in these areas and directed immediate compliance.
Who it concerns: Petitioner: Union of India; Respondents: Radha Yadav and Shri Ghetu Mondal and another; Bench: Hon'ble Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon'ble Justice R. Mahadevan.
What the court decided
- Directed that all tickets sold over the counter at all railway stations must be covered by insurance in the same manner as online tickets, effective from 27.10.2026.
- Ordered the Chairman and Members of the Railway Board to be personally present before the Court on 16.11.2026 at 03:00 p.m. to explain safety shortfalls, specifically regarding fencing targets.
- Kept the direction for the Railway Board's physical appearance in abeyance to allow the Additional Solicitor General to file a categorical affidavit detailing actual work carried out and reasons for non-achievement of targets.
Also in the document
- The Court expressed 'utter disappointment and displeasure' at the conduct of Ministry of Railways officers regarding safety.
- The Court stated that if no substantial progress is shown on the next date, it may consider whether the Railway Board is fit to continue in office.
- The Court noted that budgetary provisions for safety had not been fully utilized.
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Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · 13 Oct 2026
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