High court ruling on accident
anshul sangal
(Querist) 08 November 2010
This query is : Resolved
Whether murder is accident in case of LIC.
H. S. Thukral
(Expert) 08 November 2010
In a case of Workman Compensation, it was held to be an accident. That should apply to LIC too.
Arun Kumar Bhagat
(Expert) 13 November 2010
If the murder is not committed by the nominee or the nominee is not involved in the murder case then claim shall be paid as death but not accidental death. Mens rea plays the role.