Supreme Court of India · 2020-04-24
BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/44845
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission which found Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd deficient in service regarding a Transit Marine Insurance Policy. The court confirmed the compensation awarded for the repair of a helicopter and the interest rate, emphasizing the insurer's obligation to adhere to the agreed terms of the insurance policy. The appeal by the insurance company was dismissed, while the respondent's appeal for enhanced compensation was partly allowed.