M/s. New India Assurance Company Ltd. V. M/s. Hemkund Duplex and Board Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court—Civil Appeals—fire insurance claim—repudiation on grounds of breach of Policy Conditions Nos. 6 and 8—surveyors’ reports disclosing suspicious fire, inflated stock and false declarations—Sections 64UM, Insurance Act, 1938—survey reports ignored by NCDRC—repudiation held sustainable; NCDRC order set aside and insured’s appeal dismissed. Date of Judgement—21 September 2026.