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16. The issue whether death occurs on account of the passenger being
knocked down while he is standing at the edge of the platform came up for
consideration before the Delhi High Court in the case of Prahalad & Ors. vs.
Union of India1 and Kala vs. Union of India2. The Delhi High Court has in
detail considered this issue and has come to a conclusion that even if a
person is standing near the edge of the platform and meets with an
accident, he is entitled to the compensation. In my view, the present case is
no different than what was before the Delhi High Court. Therefore, the
1 2025 SCC OnLine Del 6161
2 2011 SCC OnLine Del 1155
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decision of the Delhi High Court squarely applies to the facts of the present
case.