Saving as to certain rights

Q: When did Section 128 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 128 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 128, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990

Section 128 of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with saving as to certain rights. The right of any person to claim compensation under section 124 [or section 124A] shall not affect the right of any such person to recover compensation payable under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923), or any other law for the time being in force; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

(1) The right of any person to claim compensation under section 124 ¹[or section 124A] shall not affect the right of any such person to recover compensation payable under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923), or any other law for the time being in force; but no person shall be entitled to claim compensation more than once in respect of the same accident.
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall affect the right of any person to claim compensation payable under any contract or scheme providing for payment of compensation for death or personal injury or for damage to property or any sum payable under any policy of insurance.
Section 128, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

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Questions about Section 128

What does Section 128 of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 128 of the Railways Act is headed "Saving as to certain rights". The right of any person to claim compensation under section 124 [or section 124A] shall not affect the right of any such person to recover compensation payable under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923), or any other law for the time being in force;

How do I find court cases under Section 128 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 128, section 128 Railways Act 1989, section 128 of the Railways Act. 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 128 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.

When did Section 128 of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 128 of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 128, 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

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