THE BRANCH MANAGER NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD vs MOUSUMI BHATTACHARJEE

The Supreme Court addressed whether a death caused by malaria from a mosquito bite in Mozambique qualifies as an accidental death under an insurance policy. The court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, affirming that the death was indeed accidental and covered by the insurance policy. The ruling emphasizes the interpretation of 'accident' in the context of insurance claims.