Supreme Court of India

Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Jaya Chandel

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Reported as [2008] 2 S.C.R. 559
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat and P. Sathasivam JJ.
Decided 7 February 2008

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Insurance Act, 1938 - Revival of discontinued Policies - Claim of - Cheque for annual premium of lapsed LIC Policy along with late fee issued before the death of insured but d received by L/ Corporation after death of insured -Held: Discontinued policy could be revived only after Policy was approved by Corporation and it was communicated to the insured - On 'tacts, cheque was received after the death of insured - Payment was made much beyond the grace period - /sos. 64 VB was not applicable - Thus, Order by the forums below that claim could not have been repudiated set aside. K obtained a LIC

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