Supreme Court of India
M/s Hanil Era Textiles Ltd. v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
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What the Court ordered
We hold that a sum of Rs. 1,20, 77 ,614 due to the appellant was illegally withheld by the respondent.
Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
Consumer Protection Act, 1986-Deficiency in Service-Insurance Company inspecting Mill premises prior to issuing policy-Charging extra premium for blow room double protection-Premises damaged due to fire Blow room remaining intact-Insurance company demanding higher premium for entire Mill premises as premium short paid after the accident-National Commission dismissing the complaint holding there is no deficiency in service-Held, charging premium at a higher rate belatedly is not sustainable Insurance company directed to pay claim with interest.
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