Flood & Inundation’ insurance includes damage by heavy rains: SC

Oriental Insurance Company Limited Vs J.K. Cement Works (Supreme Court of India)

HELD THAT: Coverage of ‘Flood & Inundation’ insurance includes damage caused by heavy rains and not just overflowing of river.

BRIEF FACTS:

1. The claimant, claiming against judgment passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission is a cement manufacturer, having a factory in Nimbahera, District Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

2. These factory premises included an open coal yard, where a stock of coal that was used in the manufacturing process was stored.

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