Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-24
M/S SHIVRAM CHANDRA JAGARNATH COLD STORAGE vs THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/48254
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S SHIVRAM CHANDRA JAGARNATH COLD STORAGE
- Respondent
- THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning an insurance claim under a Deterioration of Stock Policy for potatoes stored in cold storage. The court examined the terms of the policy and the circumstances surrounding the claim, ultimately ruling in favor of the appellants, thereby reversing the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to the policy's terms and the insurer's obligation to indemnify the insured for losses covered under the policy.