LatestLegal Updates 29 October 2026
SBI Fails to Renew Accident Insurance, Court Orders Rs 2 Lakh Payment
The Consumer Commission in India ruled that State Bank of India (SBI) did not renew a customer's accident insurance policy even though the account held sufficient balance, constituting a service deficiency. The court ordered SBI to pay the customer Rs 2 lakh as compensation, underscoring banks' duty to manage linked insurance coverage and highlighting consumer rights in banking services.
The Consumer Commission found that State Bank of India (SBI) failed to renew a customer’s accident insurance policy despite the account having enough balance, breaching its service obligations.
- SBI’s omission violated consumer protection rules.
- The commission ordered a payment of Rs 2 lakh to the affected customer.
- The case emphasizes the need for banks to monitor and maintain linked insurance coverages.
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