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Section 34 Arbitration Act | Unilateral Policy Amendments Cannot Defeat Insured's Reasonable Expectations: Bombay HC Upholds Arbitral Award
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|Bombay High Court

Section 34 Arbitration Act | Unilateral Policy Amendments Cannot Defeat Insured's Reasonable Expectations: Bombay HC Upholds Arbitral Award

Bombay HC reinforces that insurance coverage must align with the issued policy and the insured's reasonable expectations, invalidating post-contract unilateral amendments by insurers. The ruling affirms arbitral awards where insurers attempt to alter terms retroactively to deny claims, setting a precedent for contract interpretation in commercial disputes.