The complainant contended that the basis of valuation as mentioned in clause-4.3 of the policy was “All exports-CIF + 10%”. This meant that the complainant had an insurable interest in the consignments until they were delivered to the buyer – The insurer argued that the basis of valuation was “FOB” and that the insurance coverage terminated on delivery of the consignment to the port of New York – The NCDRC rejected the review application, holding that the complainant had not proved that the basis of valuation was “All exports-CIF + 10%” – The NCDRC also held that the NCDRC had not erred in holding that the insurance coverage terminated on delivery of the consignment to the warehouse.
NATIONAL CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION RENAISSANCE RTW (ASIA) (P) LTD. Vs. CHOLAMANDALAM MS GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD ( Before : Ram Surat Ram Maurya, Presiding Member and Bharatkumar Pandya,…
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2024 INSC 731 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH SHOYEB RAJA — Appellant Vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol,…
The polluter is absolutely and continuously liable for environmental damage until the damage is reversed, and the government must enforce environmental laws, ensure compensation, and implement restoration measures.
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Employers cannot terminate workers during industrial disputes without permission, and workers performing equal duties are entitled to equal pay and potential regularization.
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Employees appointed against sanctioned posts, even on a temporary or part-time basis, are entitled to regular pay scales after completing three years of service under relevant government circulars.
2025 INSC 136 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH RAKESH KUMAR CHARMAKAR AND OTHERS Vs. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS ( Before : Vikram Nath and Prasanna B.…
A legally married husband cannot be charged with rape under Section 376 IPC due to the marital exception under Section 375 IPC, provided the marriage was consensual and no prima facie case of coercion or force is established.
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