KANDIMALLA RAGHAVAIAH & CO. vs NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's complaints against two insurance companies for non-settlement of claims, ruling that the complaints were barred by limitation under Section 24A of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court emphasized that the appellant failed to pursue the claim in a timely manner, as the request for a claim form was made years after the incident, and the insurance company had already denied the claim based on the time-bar. The Court affirmed the lower commission's decision, reinforcing the importance of adhering to statutory limitation periods in consumer disputes.