Supreme Court of India · 2023-07-04
OM PRAKASH AHUJA vs RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/10585
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- OM PRAKASH AHUJA
- Respondent
- RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BINDAL HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in a dispute involving health insurance reimbursement. The case centered on whether the insurance company was liable to reimburse expenses incurred for treatment of ovarian cancer under the policy terms. The Court analyzed the contractual obligations and the scope of coverage provided by the insurance policy. It upheld the commission's order, affirming the insurer's liability to reimburse the insured for the treatment costs.