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National Consumer Commission Insurance Accident Claim

Insurance firm to pay Rs 10 crore to family 29 years after man died in accident

May 21, 2026 6:22 pm

The national consumer commission was hearing two connected complaints filed by a widow and her family over the rejection of accident insurance policies issued to the deceased businessman.

Apex consumer body slams HDFC Bank for 'illegal' car seizure, upholds compensation for borrower

May 08, 2026 2:33 pm

The national consumer commission was hearing a revision petition challenging the order dated September 29, 2020, of the Andhra Pradesh State Consumer Commission.

After 9 years, MakeMyTrip settles 2017 dispute with Rs 2.73 lakh payout: Why apex consumer body closed case

April 30, 2026 5:46 pm

The top consumer body was hearing a first appeal filed by the company against a February 25, 2024 decision of the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission that had awarded compensation to the complainants.

NCDRC consumer Apollo Hospital Hyderabad

Apex consumer body dismisses Rs 2.42 crore negligence claim against Apollo Hospital over patient fall

April 29, 2026 12:25 pm

The national consumer commission was hearing a consumer complaint filed in 2018 by a man who died in 2023, later pursued by his daughter as legal heir, alleging medical negligence by the Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad.

The consumer commission rejected the insurer’s argument that ATM cash was excluded, holding that custody and control remained with the insured employees at the relevant time.

19 years after Rs 19 lakh vanished from ATM, apex consumer body slashes 25 per cent insurance payout

April 20, 2026 1:58 pm

The apex consumer body was hearing a first appeal filed by the insurance company challenging the order of the Delhi State Consumer Commission directing payment of the full insured amount of Rs 19.03 lakh with interest.

Rs 20 fake electricity bill, Rs 1.99 lakh cyber fraud, apex consumer body orders SBI to pay up

April 20, 2026 11:02 am

The national consumer commission was hearing a second appeal filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) challenging the Karnataka State Consumer Commission’s May order directing refund of Rs 1.99 lakh along with compensation.

Mahindra SUV national consumer disputes redressal commission

13 years after purchase, national consumer commission orders Mahindra to replace Scorpio SUV or refund Rs 12.27 lakh

April 14, 2026 2:54 pm

The national consumer commission was hearing a first appeal filed by the Mahindra against a Rajasthan state consumer commission ruling.

The national consumer commission delivered an extensive analysis of vehicle safety mechanisms explaining that airbags are a critical component of a vehicle’s safety system.

6 airbags, zero protection: Consumer court orders full refund for safety failure

April 04, 2026 9:59 am

The national consumer commission was hearing revision petitions filed by the Ford India and its dealer against 2017 verdicts of the district and the state commission awarding Rs 10.42 lakh, cost of the Ford EcoSport car.

The national consumer commission highlighted that the lead surgeon at the Apollo Hospital had over 25 years of experience and had performed numerous complex surgeries.

Top consumer body saves Kolkata Apollo Hospital from Rs 1.25 crore lawsuit

March 30, 2026 12:01 pm

The national consumer commission was hearing a medical negligence complaint filed alleging that doctors and the Apollo Hospital were negligent in performing a hysterectomy in July 2010 seeking Rs 1.25 crore in compensation.

The national commission acknowledged that family members may use LPG connections but drew a distinction between casual use and legal entitlement.

Why your family might not be covered: NCDRC rejects claim for fatal LPG blast

March 28, 2026 7:42 am

The national consumer body was hearing a first appeal filed by the parents of a man who died in LPG cylinder blast in 2015 against the Chhattisgarh State Commission’s order denying compensation claim.