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Supreme Court of India · 2024-12-17

Rajesh Kumar vs National Insurance Co. Ltd

Citation / case number
2024 INSC 993
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Rajesh Kumar
Respondent
National Insurance Co. Ltd
Author
Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Bench
Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's order which reduced the insurance payout to the appellant. The Court held that the delay in notifying the insurer was justified due to the appellant's attempt to assist an injured co-passenger, and thus, the insurance claim should not be denied on those grounds. The Court reinstated the State Commission's decision to award the full insured amount of Rs. 5,02,285/- along with interest, affirming the consumer's rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

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