Supreme Court upholds repudiation of ₹2.4 crore fire insurance claim
The case involves a dispute between M/s. New India Assurance Company Ltd. (appellant) and M/s. Hemkund Duplex and Board Pvt. Ltd. (respondent) over the repudiation of a fire insurance claim of ₹2.4 crore by the insurer, with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) directing payment of the amount.
Appellant: M/s. New India Assurance Company Ltd.; Respondent: M/s. Hemkund Duplex and Board Pvt. Ltd.; Bench: Justice Sanjay Kumar
- The Supreme Court upheld the repudiation of the insurance claim by the appellant.
- The Court stayed the operation of the NCDRC's order dated 19.11.2024, subject to the appellant depositing ₹50,00,000/- in an interest-bearing fixed deposit for six months with auto renewal.
- The Court found that the facts weighed heavily against the respondent regarding the fire claim.
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| Official title | 'Fire Doesn't Seem Accidental' : Supreme Court Upholds Repudiation Of Rs 2.4 Crore Fire Insurance Claim |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |