The Supreme Court of India ruled that an insurance surveyor’s report is not the final word on a claim. It can be challenged with other evidence, as seen in the New India Assurance case.
The NCDRC ruled on a hotel’s insurance claim, stating that a surveyor’s report is valid unless challenged with credible evidence. The hotel’s appeal was dismissed.
The NCDRC has ruled that a surveyor’s report is not binding. The court ordered United India Insurance to pay a ₹3.5 crore claim, finding the denial of a fire claim was a deficiency in service.
NCDRC dismisses an appeal from Nancy Overseas, upholding the rejection of an insurance claim due to insufficient premium payment and non-disclosure of material facts.
The ITAT Cochin confirmed penalties against a primary agricultural credit society for violating Sections 269SS and 269ST, ruling that a lack of an RBI license prevents it from being classified as a co-operative bank.
The ITAT Cochin confirmed income additions against K.K. Radhakrishnan, rejecting arguments of mechanical approval and lack of incriminating material found during a search.
The NCLAT, Mumbai, ruled that the Limitation Act applies to CIRP applications, affirming that an application for a time-barred debt cannot be entertained.
ITAT Jaipur deletes an income addition based on a Form 26AS mismatch, ruling that entries from a wrong PAN were rectified and that form is not irrefutable proof of income.
ITAT Cochin dismissed a taxpayer’s appeal against an addition for unexplained house construction costs, stating DVO’s valuation must be challenged separately.
The ITAT Cochin has ruled that cash payments to the Kerala Electricity Board are not subject to disallowance under Section 40A(3), as the board is considered a government entity.
