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Delay In Filing Insurance Claim Can't Defeat Genuine Compensation: Kerala High Court Upholds ₹7.5 Lakh Award To Disabled Toddy Tapper

May 11, 2026

The Kerala High Court upheld a ₹7.5 lakh compensation award to a disabled toddy tapper, stating that a delay in filing for insurance cannot undermine a genuine claim. The ruling emphasizes the importance of timely compensation for affected individuals.

Delay In Filing Insurance Claim Can't Defeat Genuine Compensation: Kerala High Court Upholds ₹7.5 Lakh Award To Disabled Toddy Tapper

The Kerala High Court upheld a ₹7.5 lakh compensation award to a disabled toddy tapper, stating that a delay in filing for insurance cannot undermine a genuine claim. The ruling emphasizes the importance of timely compensation for affected individuals.

Citations

  • Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited v. Balakrishnan K.M. and Anr. (2026) 1 KLT 789
Source:livelaw.in