ESI's Refusal To Reimburse Medical Expenses On Minor Technical Grounds Arbitrary: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has ruled that refusing to reimburse medical expenses for a minor on technical grounds is arbitrary. The case involved a dispute between the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) and a minor's family over medical reimbursement. The court found that denying reimbursement due to minor procedural errors was unreasonable and against the spirit of providing healthcare benefits. The ruling protects the rights of the insured parties, particularly in cases involving vulnerable individuals like minors.