Union Of India vs Radha Yadav

The Supreme Court held that under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989, the principle of strict liability applies, entitling the widow of the deceased to compensation despite the deceased's contributory negligence. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to award Rs. 8,00,000 as compensation with interest at 9% per annum, emphasizing that compensation should be based on the amount applicable at the time of the accident. The ruling clarified that the claimant is entitled to interest from the date of the accident until payment, aligning with principles established in prior cases.