Supreme Court of India

Madhav Hari Joshi v. Divisional Manager, Life Insurance Corporation of India & Anr.

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Bench Dr. D. Y. Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta JJ.
Decided 4 January 2019

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What the Court ordered

In view of the foregoing discussion, we are of the view that orders of the High Court are unsustainable and are hereby set aside.

Judgment, page 15

From the headnote

Consumer Protection: Deficiency of service – Appellant-consumer submitted a proposal to Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) under one of its plans – Alongwith proposal, paid Rs.1,75,000/- –The policy not issued nor money refunded – Complaint seeking refund of money with interest and also compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- – District Forum directed refund of the amount and in addition compensation of Rs.4,25,000/- – State Commission confirmed the order – National Commission maintained the order of refund alongwith 12% interest, but refused the compensation – Review petition dismissed – On appeal…

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