Madras HC refuses to alter railway rule restricting sleeping berth timings in reserved coaches: 'Designed to serve public interest'

Published 04 Nov 2026, 12:03 IST

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CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has refused to quash a clause in the Railway manual which restricts sleep hours on reserved coaches having berth facilities. The matter pertains to an appeal filed by S Balasubramanian, of KK Nagar in Chennai, challenging a single judge’s order passed on February 11…

— The New Indian Express

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The court dismissed a plea challenging the restrictions on sleeping berth timings in reserved coaches, saying it ensured the convenience of all passengers.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 04 Nov 2026, 12:03 IST

Madras HC refuses to alter railway rule restricting sleeping berth timings in reserved coaches: 'Designed to serve public interest'

The court dismissed a plea challenging the restrictions on sleeping berth timings in reserved coaches, saying it ensured the convenience of all passengers.

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 08:13 IST

Can’t sleep on train berths beyond 6 am, says Madras HC

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has refused to quash a clause in the Railway manual which restricts sleep hours on reserved coaches having berth facilities. The matter pertains to an appeal filed by S Balasubramanian, of KK Nagar in Chennai, challenging a single judge’s order passed on February 11…

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