Niyam v2 is live — start for just ₹100 — 200 credits to try

december 2006

Supreme Court of India · 2006-12-05

M/S. Peacock Plywood Pvt. Ltd vs The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
M/S. Peacock Plywood Pvt. Ltd
Respondent
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd
Author
S.B. Sinha
Bench
S.B. Sinha, Dalveer Bhandari

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court interpreted the marine insurance policy under which the appellant insured logs against non-delivery. The Court held that the exclusion clauses in the policy, particularly regarding unseaworthiness and insolvency, were applicable, thus denying the claim for loss of goods. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, affirming that the insurer was not liable due to the specific terms of the insurance contract.

M/S. Peacock Plywood Pvt. Ltd vs The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd · Niyam