Malpani Industries Wins Insurance Claim, Appeals Dismissed

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)

Order Date: 06 August 2026

Case Overview

• Civil Appeal Nos. 9334‑9335/2019 filed by M/S Malpani Industries (appellant, insured) against The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors (respondent, insurer).
• Dispute concerned payment for loss of 414 logs; High Court had determined the amount payable by the insurer with interest.
• Senior counsel for appellant: Mr. Vijay Hansaria (Sr. Adv.) with supporting counsel; respondent counsel: Mr. Salil Paul and team; judges: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandra.
• Hearing took place on 06‑08‑2026; Court found no error of law in the High Court judgment.

Final Outcome

• Appeals dismissed in terms of the signed order.
• Any outstanding amount for loss of 414 logs, together with interest, must be paid to the appellant within six weeks from 06‑08‑2026.
• All pending applications, if any, are ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Insurance Claim; Supreme Court Judgment