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Anna Hazare to Remain Hospitalised for Two More Days; Insurer Cannot Refuse Claim Over Alcohol Addiction
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:19 AM
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Activist Anna Hazare will continue treatment for two more days, and regulators say insurers may not deny his policy claim on the ground of alcohol dependence.
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare is expected to stay in a Maharashtra hospital for an additional two days as his medical team monitors his condition. The extension follows a recent assessment that his health requires continued observation before discharge.
At the same time, consumer protection guidelines have clarified that insurance providers cannot reject a claim solely on the basis of the policyholder's alleged alcohol addiction. The clarification comes after queries were raised about the applicability of such exclusions in Hazare's case.
Legal experts note that the prohibition on denial is rooted in existing insurance regulations that prohibit discriminatory clauses related to lifestyle habits, unless explicitly covered in the policy terms. This ensures that beneficiaries like Hazare receive the benefits they are entitled to without undue prejudice.
The development underscores the intersection of health care and consumer rights in India, highlighting the safeguards that protect individuals from unfair insurance practices while they receive medical treatment.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about Hazare's diagnosis, and his representatives have asked for privacy during his recovery period.
At the same time, consumer protection guidelines have clarified that insurance providers cannot reject a claim solely on the basis of the policyholder's alleged alcohol addiction. The clarification comes after queries were raised about the applicability of such exclusions in Hazare's case.
Legal experts note that the prohibition on denial is rooted in existing insurance regulations that prohibit discriminatory clauses related to lifestyle habits, unless explicitly covered in the policy terms. This ensures that beneficiaries like Hazare receive the benefits they are entitled to without undue prejudice.
The development underscores the intersection of health care and consumer rights in India, highlighting the safeguards that protect individuals from unfair insurance practices while they receive medical treatment.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about Hazare's diagnosis, and his representatives have asked for privacy during his recovery period.