Banking and Insurance Disputes Rise as Jayanagar Residents Struggle for Claims

By Editorial·8 June 2026·2 min read

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Banking and insurance disputes have emerged as the leading category of consumer complaints in Karnataka, directly impacting residents in Jayanagar and across Bengaluru who are struggling to secure settlements. According to data from the Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (KSCDRC), complaints against banking and insurance institutions saw a significant rise between March 2025 and March 2026.

The commission’s data revealed that cases filed against banks increased from 35,954 in March 2025 to 37,897 in March 2026. During the same period, insurance-related complaints rose from 74,364 to 77,397, highlighting persistent concerns over claim rejections, service deficiencies, and a lack of consumer awareness.

Among those affected is a 63-year-old resident of Jayanagar, who purchased health insurance with his wife to avoid financial dependency during medical emergencies. When his wife underwent surgery, the insurer rejected their claim, citing policy clauses that the resident said were never adequately explained. Despite paying nearly Rs 2-3 lakh in premiums over the years, the couple had to bear the medical expenses themselves. Even after securing a consumer court order in their favour, they have not received the money.

Another resident, aged 53 and living on Mysuru Road, experienced a similar denial after undergoing surgery for a fracture. The insurance company rejected his claim, stating they do not cover cases of minor fractures.

Consumer rights activists have attributed many of these disputes to poor communication during the sale of policies. YG Muralidharan, a founding member of the Consumer Rights Education and Awareness Trust (CREAT), stated that consumers are often not informed about exclusions, cancellation clauses, and other conditions until a dispute arises. He called for stronger outreach efforts by regulators and more consumer awareness programmes.

KSCDRC Chairman Shivashankare Gowda noted that claim rejections and delays frequently occur on technical grounds. He urged consumers to fully understand policy conditions before purchasing.

Across the state, Belagavi recorded the highest number of banking cases with 13,240 filed and 12,601 disposed of. Mysuru followed with 2,009 cases filed and 1,993 disposed, while Dharwad recorded 1,361 cases filed and 1,238 disposed of.

In the insurance segment, Haveri led the state with 5,330 cases filed and 5,300 disposed of. Dharwad followed with 3,567 cases filed and 3,397 disposed, and Gadag recorded 2,728 cases filed and 2,705 disposed of.