Student Wins ₹9.10 Lakh Compensation After Train Delay Causes Missed Exam

• A student from Basti district, Samriddhi, was awarded ₹9.10 lakh compensation by the District Consumer Commission.
• She missed her BSc Biotechnology entrance exam in 2018 because her Intercity Superfast train was delayed by over two hours.
• Samriddhi had sought ₹20 lakh in compensation, arguing that the delay wasted her academic year and preparation.
• The commission ruled that the railway was negligent in providing timely service, despite admitting the delay without concrete reason.
• The railway must pay the compensation within 45 days, with a 12% interest rate applicable if delayed further.

Why It Matters: Railway ordered to pay ₹9.10 lakh compensation to student for missed exam due to train delay.