Cut mediclaim sum from crash victim's total relief, says Karnataka HC

Karnataka High Court ruled that mediclaim reimbursements must be deducted from accident compensation under medical expenses. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar directed Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 4.93 lakh to the family of S Hanumanthappa after deducting Rs 1.8 lakh received from mediclaim. Hanumanthappa was awarded Rs 6.7 lakh by a tribunal, but the insurer challenged the medical expenses.
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