Bombay HC: “Deducting Mediclaim Amount From Medical Expenses Compensation Not Permissible”

The Bombay High Court ruled that deducting Mediclaim amounts from medical expenses compensation is not permissible. The court emphasized that insurance payouts and compensation serve different legal purposes. It rejected an insurance company’s argument that medical costs were already covered under the policy. The ruling reinforces the rights of claimants to receive full medical compensation without deductions.