Supreme Court of India · 2020-03-04
New India Assurance Co. Ltd vs Hilli Multipurpose Cold Storage Pvt Ltd
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2020 SUPREME COURT 1267
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- New India Assurance Co. Ltd
- Respondent
- Hilli Multipurpose Cold Storage Pvt Ltd
- Author
- Vineet Saran
- Bench
- S. Ravindra Bhat, M. R. Shah, Vineet Saran, Indira Banerjee, Arun Mishra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the liability of the insurance company in the context of a cold storage facility's claim for damages. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to the terms of the insurance policy and clarified the extent of coverage provided under the policy. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the respondent, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the insurance claim.