The Delhi High Court rejected a petition seeking the disclosure of information about deceased policyholders under the PMJJBY scheme to aid LIC in claim processing. The court emphasized data privacy and procedural integrity, warning that the proposed approach could facilitate scams by allowing unauthorized claims, highlighting the importance of protecting policyholders’ rights.
Today, On 18th November, the Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking the release of policy documents for Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana beneficiaries. The court found no merit in claims regarding two-thirds of policyholders missing out on benefits, citing assumptions instead of evidence, and warned against potential fraudulent claims.