(1) Unless the policy otherwise provides, and subject to the provisions of this Act, the insurer is liable for successive losses, even though the total amount of such losses may exceed the sum insured.
(2) Where, under the same policy, a partial loss, which has not been repaired or otherwise made good, is followed by a total loss, the assured can only recover in respect of the total loss:
Provided that nothing in this section shall affect the liability of the insurer under the suing and labouring clause.
(2) Where, under the same policy, a partial loss, which has not been repaired or otherwise made good, is followed by a total loss, the assured can only recover in respect of the total loss:
Provided that nothing in this section shall affect the liability of the insurer under the suing and labouring clause.
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Section 1 · Short title and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Marine insurance defined.Section 4 · Mixed sea and land risks.Section 5 · Lawful marine adventure.Section 6 · Avoidance of wagering contracts.Section 7 · Insurable interest defined.Section 8 · When interest must attach.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 25 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.