Supreme Court of India · 2010-04-15
AMRAVATI DIST. CENTRAL CO-OP BANK LTD. vs UNITED INDIA FIRE&GENL. INSURANCE CO.LTD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/19968
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- AMRAVATI DIST. CENTRAL CO-OP BANK LTD.
- Respondent
- UNITED INDIA FIRE&GENL. INSURANCE CO.LTD
- Author
- R. V. Raveendran
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of a Banker’s Indemnity Insurance Policy, specifically focusing on the coverage for losses due to acts or omissions of bank employees. The Court held that the insurer is liable to indemnify the bank for direct losses sustained during the policy period, as outlined in the policy's operative clauses. The judgment clarified the scope of coverage under the policy, emphasizing that losses due to employee negligence or fraud are included, thereby affirming the bank's right to claim indemnity.