In the case of Mohit Kumar & Anr. vs. Office of The Insurance Ombudsman & Ors., decided on November 7, 2023, by the Delhi High Court, the petitioners—a married couple—had purchased the Reliance Travel Care Policy-Corporate Short Term for their planned trip from Delhi to Italy. Anticipating the escalating COVID-19 situation and following the Government … Read more
Issue: The key issue in this case is whether an insurance company is liable to pay compensation for an accident if, at the time of the accident, the vehicle was driven by an unlicensed driver, despite the insured (vehicle owner) having entrusted the vehicle to a duly licensed driver. The insurance company contends that an … Read more
Case Summary: Mr. Gaurang Jain vs Star Health Insurance Co. Ltd. (9 May 2023) Key Issue: Arguments Presented: ✅ Appellant’s Claim: ✅ Legal References Cited: Final Judgment: ❌ Condonation of delay was denied.❌ The State Commission ruled that the appellant failed to provide a valid justification for the 75-day delay.❌ The court emphasized that consumer … Read more