Summary: A court has changed an earlier decision, granting money to the parents of Jaideep Tambe, who sadly died in a train accident. The case was decided by Judge Jitendra Jain.
On the night of September 5, 2008, 17-year-old Jaideep Tambe was traveling by train with friends to visit a Ganesh festival. Sadly, he fell from the train because of the crowd and was pronounced dead when he arrived at K.E.M. Hospital.
Jaideep's parents, Dhondu and Rupali Tambe, first asked for money from the Railway Claims Tribunal. However, their request was turned down because Jaideep was not considered a legitimate passenger, and there was no official record of the accident.
Despite the rejection, evidence showed that the accident happened. Jaideep's friend, Vivek Tukral, told the police about the fall at the hospital. The investigation report and postmortem confirmed the cause of death as a head injury from falling off a train.
"The statements made at the first available instance should be accepted as an important piece of evidence." - Judge Jitendra Jain
Judge Jitendra Jain looked at the evidence again, finding the details of the situation important. It was understandable that Jaideep's friends didn't report to station officials because they were in shock. The court emphasized the importance of the situation's details in such cases.
The court also discussed whether Jaideep was a legitimate passenger. Vivek Tukral confirmed they all had tickets, and this was supported by other statements. The absence of a physical ticket years later was not considered a problem in proving their case.
The court changed the earlier decision, awarding the Tambe family Rs. 4 lakhs with interest, acknowledging the true nature of their claim.
This case highlights the importance of considering all evidence, especially in tragic incidents. Judge Jitendra Jain’s decision provides the Tambe family with some comfort after their loss. The judgment emphasizes the need for kindness and carefulness in legal proceedings, ensuring fairness is upheld even in complicated situations.
