Economy
Man Wins 14-Year Legal Battle Over Burnt BMW Insurance Claim
NDTV2h
THE BRIEF
1
A consumer commission directed United India Insurance to pay over Rs 70 lakh for a BMW that burnt down after being left parked on a highway.
2
The insurer argued leaving the punctured car unattended overnight violated policy terms, but the commission rejected the claim citing no absolute prohibition.
3
The commission ordered the full insured value plus Rs 75,000 for mental agony, harassment, and litigation costs.