Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Court Rulings: Insurance, Media Debate, Bail and Medical Ethics
Several Indian courts made important decisions.
One case determined that insurance companies can't deny claims if the accident caused the death, even if it happened years later.
The Supreme Court said it's okay for the media to discuss court cases.
A High Court decided foreign citizens can't be denied bail solely because of their citizenship.
Another court ruled that adoptive mothers get the same maternity leave as biological mothers.
Finally, a court denied bail to a doctor accused of performing unnecessary procedures for money.
Bombay HC upheld ₹62 lakh award to family of accident victim whose death occurred five years after the accident.
Supreme Court ruled media can debate ongoing cases, potentially aiding investigations.
Delhi HC stated that being a foreign national isn't grounds for bail denial under the NDPS Act.
Chhattisgarh HC affirmed adoptive mothers are entitled to maternity leave like biological mothers.
Gujarat HC denied bail to cardiologist accused of unnecessary angioplasties for financial gain.
- Who
- Courts, insurance companies, media outlets, foreign nationals, adoptive mothers, and medical professionals.
- What
- Multiple court rulings on insurance claims, media debates, bail, maternity leave, and medical ethics.
- When
- Decisions made in May 2024.
- Where
- India, various High Courts and the Supreme Court.
- Why
- To clarify legal interpretations and set precedents on diverse matters.
Insurance
Medical Ethics
Causation
Insurance
The accident was the primary cause, due to immobility over five years. Technical objections won't be entertained.
Medical Ethics
The substantial time gap between the accident and death broke the chain of cause.
- Court
- Bombay High Court, Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, Chhattisgarh High Court, Gujarat High Court
- Topics
- Insurance, Media Debate, Bail, Maternity Benefits, Medical Ethics
- Key Cases
- Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs Charu Ashok Khandal; Cholpon Bisht v. State Government of NCT of Delhi