Two Minors Treated As One Unit For Accident Claim, Uttarakhand State Commission Dismisses National Insurance Appeal

The Uttarakhand State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has dismissed an appeal by National Insurance Company against a ruling for compensation to minors involved in a single-unit accident. The original order required the insurance company to pay ₹7 lakh as compensation for injuries suffered by the minor passengers. The insurance company contended that the claim should not be entertained as the vehicle was not insured for passenger liability. However, the Commission upheld the original decision, stating that the insurance policy covered the accident and the compensation claim was valid. This ruling emphasizes the consumer protection rights of minors in accident claims.