Delay In Settling Medical Insurance Claim Can Be Grounds For Seeking Compensation, But Does Not Amount To Criminal Offence: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court held that delays in settling medical insurance claims do not constitute a criminal offense but can be a ground for compensation in civil proceedings. The court distinguished between criminal wrongdoing and deficiencies in service by insurance companies, stating that while unreasonable delays warrant civil remedies like compensation, they do not automatically amount to a criminal act.