Supreme Court of India · 2023-01-13
M/S OSWAL PLASTIC INDUSTRIES vs MANAGER LEGAL DEPTT N.A.I.C.O LTD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/40836
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S OSWAL PLASTIC INDUSTRIES
- Respondent
- MANAGER LEGAL DEPTT N.A.I.C.O LTD
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the dispute regarding the insurance claim for fire damage, where the insurance company repudiated the claim despite surveyor assessments indicating significant loss. The case involved interpretation of policy coverage, assessment of loss on reinstatement and depreciated values, and the liability of the insurer. The Court analyzed whether the insurer's repudiation was justified based on the surveyor's report and policy terms. The judgment clarified the principles governing insurance claim repudiation and the extent of insurer's liability.