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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.

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