The district consumer commission applied the doctrine of contra proferentem to hold that vague policy language must be interpreted against HDFC Life.
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Bengaluru Consumer Commission Dismisses Cosmetic Treatment Complaint Against Oliva Clinic for Lack of Evidence
The commission found no medical expert had testified to support the negligence allegation and dismissed the complaint against Oliva Clinic.
Delhi Consumer Commission Reverses Mediclaim Order as Consumer Fails to Rebut Insurance Investigator’s Report
Delhi’s State Consumer Commission set aside a favorable mediclaim ruling after the claimant presented no counter-evidence to the insurer’s investigator.
Blood Cancer Mutations Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Through Inflammatory Brain Immune Cells
Scientists found mutations associated with blood cancers may trigger Alzheimer’s by creating overly inflammatory microglia in the brain.
90 to 120 Minutes of Strength Training Weekly Linked to Longest Life Benefits in 30-Year Study
A study tracking 147000 people for 30 years found 90 to 120 minutes of weekly resistance training was the sweet spot for longevity gains.
Submarine Dives Reveal Complex Deep-Sea Ecosystems Living on Whale Remains
New research from submarine expeditions uncovered complex and previously unknown ecosystems thriving on the remains of deceased whales.
AI Data Centers Consuming Massive Water Carbon and Land Resources Raising Environmental Alarm
A UN scientist told Democracy Now that the AI boom constitutes a new form of imperialism due to the enormous environmental footprint of data centers.
Lancet Study Provides Most Detailed Footprinting of Healthcare Sector Carbon Emissions to Date
The Lancet published a comprehensive carbon footprint analysis of healthcare in England supporting the NHS net-zero emissions targets.
Innocent Black Man Wrongfully Arrested Due to AI Facial Recognition Error Raising Racial Bias Alarm
Authorities jailed a man after flawed police facial recognition technology flagged a false positive highlight the technology’s racial disparities.
NCDRC Refuses to Condone 179-Day Delay in Filing Appeal as Appellant Failed to Show Sufficient Cause
India’s National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a delayed appeal citing failure to demonstrate sufficient grounds for the delay.