SANGRUR SALES CORPORATION vs UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

The Supreme Court overturned the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's decision that had reversed the award of Rs 18,00,000 to the appellant for the collapse of his shop due to excavation work on an adjacent plot. The court found that the insurer's repudiation of the claim was unjustified, as the appellant had provided timely notice of the loss and the necessary documentation. The court reinstated the award granted by the District Forum, emphasizing the importance of consumer rights in insurance claims.