Archive · 28 Nov 2025
SC Questions Railways on Accident Insurance for Online Tickets
The Supreme Court in India asked the Indian Railways why passengers who buy tickets online get accident insurance, but those who buy tickets in person do not.
The court wants to know why there is a difference between the two ways of buying tickets.
The court also said that the railways should focus on making tracks and railway crossings safer.
The next hearing is on January 13, and the railways need to explain their reasons for this difference in insurance coverage.
Supreme Court questioned Indian Railways about accident insurance cover for online ticket purchases.
The court noted that insurance is provided only to passengers purchasing tickets online, not offline.
Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee represented the railways in the matter.
The court emphasized the need to focus on the safety of tracks and railway crossings.
The matter is posted for hearing on January 13, with the railways required to respond on the insurance issue.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India
- What
- Questioned Indian Railways about accident insurance cover for online ticket purchases
- When
- November 25 (order passed), January 13 (next hearing)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To understand the distinction between insurance coverage for online and offline ticket purchases
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Bench
- Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and K Vinod Chandran
- Issue
- Accident insurance cover for online vs offline ticket purchases
- Next Hearing
- January 13
- Representative
- Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee
