India
Insurance firm denied Rs 5 lakh to sister after brother's death, Allahabad HC overrules
By: Times of India
Published: 29 October 2026
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<p>The Allahabad high court has made a significant decision by siding with an unmarried sister in an insurance claim case, ordering Oriental Insurance Company to pay her Rs 5 lakh after her brother's death. Initially denied coverage due to her not being designated as a family member, the court made it clear that beneficiaries with documentation are entitled to benefits no matter the familial definitions.</p>
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