The Insurance Act, 1938

Section 46. Application of the law in force in India to policies issued in India

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

46. Application of the law in force in India to policies issued in India. —The holder of a policy of insurance issued by an insurer in respect of insurance business transacted in[1] [India] after the commencement of this Act shall have the right, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the policy or in any agreement relating thereto, to receive payment in[1] [India], of any sum secured thereby and to sue for any relief in respect of the policy in any Court of competent jurisdiction in[1] [India]; and if the suit is brought in[1] [India]; any question of law arising in connection with any such policy shall be determined according to the law in force in[1] [India]: 2[Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to a policy of marine insurance.]

Source: India Code