Supreme Court of India · 2023-08-09
HIND OFFSHORE PVT. LTD. vs IFFCO-TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/28717
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- HIND OFFSHORE PVT. LTD.
- Respondent
- IFFCO-TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the appeal against the dismissal of a consumer complaint related to marine insurance coverage for vessel damage. The appellant claimed insurance benefits after the vessel suffered major engine damage, which was temporarily repaired. The court analyzed the terms of the Marine Hull Insurance Policy, the circumstances of the damage, and the insurer's obligations, ultimately upholding the lower court's decision, emphasizing the importance of policy conditions and warranties.