Application for compensation
Section 125 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with application for compensation. An application for compensation under section 124 [or section 124A] may be made to the Claims Tribunal-- (a) by the person who has sustained the injury or suffered any loss, or (b) by any agent duly authorised by such person in this behalf, or (c) where such person is a minor, by his guardian, or (d The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
(1) An application for compensation under section 124 1[or section 124A] may be made to the Claims Tribunal--
(a) by the person who has sustained the injury or suffered any loss, or
(b) by any agent duly authorised by such person in this behalf, or
(c) where such person is a minor, by his guardian, or
(d) where death has resulted from the accident 2[or the untoward incident], by any dependant of the deceased or where such a dependant is a minor, by his guardian.
(2) Every application by a dependant for compensation under this section shall be for the benefit of every other dependant.
Section 125, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Cross-references
Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.
Questions about Section 125
What does Section 125 of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 125 of the Railways Act is headed "Application for compensation". An application for compensation under section 124 [or section 124A] may be made to the Claims Tribunal-- (a) by the person who has sustained the injury or suffered any loss, or (b) by any agent duly authorised by such person in this behalf, or (c) where such person is a minor, by his guardian, or (d
How do I find court cases under Section 125 of the Railways Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Railways Act 1989 125, section 125 Railways Act 1989, section 125 of the Railways Act. People searching for it also type railway act 125. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 125 of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 124 (Extent of liability), section 124A (Compensation on account of untoward incidents), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 125 of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 125 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 125, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1289 words
- 90. Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations852 words
- 20F. Determination of amount payable as compensation652 words
- 89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
- 138. Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance492 words
- 16. Accommodation works485 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.