Consumer court fines United India Insurance ?5,000 for denying claim

A consumer court fined United India Insurance Rs. 5,000 for denying a medical claim without proper justification. The court found that the insurance company acted in bad faith by rejecting the claim on the grounds of non-disclosure of a pre-existing condition, despite the policyholder providing all necessary information. The court ordered the insurance company to pay the claim amount along with the penalty for causing mental harassment to the policyholder. The ruling emphasizes the importance of fair and transparent practices in the insurance industry and reinforces the rights of consumers to receive justified claim settlements.