Owner denied insurance claim after car catches fire from a puncture on highway, insurer ordered to pay Rs 70.75 lakh

Economic Times - Oct 4, 2026

A car owner whose vehicle caught fire after being parked on a highway following a tyre puncture was denied an insurance claim over the vehicle being left unattended. A consumer commission rejected the insurer's reasoning and ordered a full payout along with interest and compensation.

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