#Material Facts

Delhi State Consumer Commission directs HDFC Life to pay Rs. 15 lakh death claim with 9% interest from 2013, ruling that non-disclosure of job termination was immaterial to the insurance contract. Upholds District Forum’s order, rejecting insurer’s plea under the principle of utmost good faith.

Bombay High Court dismisses an election petition under Section 83 of the Representation of the People Act for failing to disclose material facts about EVM-VVPAT discrepancies, reinforcing strict compliance with procedural requirements. The ruling underscores that election challenges cannot proceed without full disclosure of alleged irregularities, impacting future petitioners and electoral litigation strategy.

Chhattisgarh High Court holds that suppression of material facts in writ petitions can lead to recall of orders, restoring the petition for fresh consideration.