![[BREAKING] Supreme Court Bar Association Introduces 2024 Group Mediclaim Policy for Advocate Voters, Effective May 5, 2025](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mediclaim.webp?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has launched a Group Mediclaim Policy 2025 with National Insurance Company for members of the SCBA Elections 2024, effective from May 5, 2025. Members can enroll until April 30, 2025, with a base coverage of Rs. 2 lakhs funded by SCBA. Extensive benefits include pre-existing disease coverage, maternity benefits, and cashless treatment.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mediclaim payments cannot be deducted from compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act. This affirms that compensation for accidents is a statutory right, while mediclaim is based on a separate contractual agreement, ensuring victims receive full compensation without unfair deductions based on insurance payouts.
