Supreme Court of India · 2016-01-13
United India Insurance Co. Ltd vs M/S. Orient Treasures Pvt. Ltd
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2016 SUPREME COURT 363
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- United India Insurance Co. Ltd
- Respondent
- M/S. Orient Treasures Pvt. Ltd
- Author
- Abhay Manohar Sapre
- Bench
- Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. Chelameswar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, directing the insurance company to pay Rs.36,10,211 with interest for the loss incurred due to burglary. The Court found that the insurance policy covered the respondent's claim despite the insurer's argument regarding the display of jewellery, establishing that the terms of the policy were met. The Court affirmed the consumer's right to compensation under the Act, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment in insurance claims.