Principles of Insurance Law by Dr. Sachin Rastogi provides a concise, systematic, and student-friendly introduction to the foundational principles governing insurance contracts and regulation in India. Designed for clarity and conceptual grounding, the book explains the legal nature of insurance, its essential elements, and the statutory framework that governs insurer–insured relationships.
The text covers key doctrines central to insurance law, including utmost good faith, insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation, contribution, assignment and nomination, proximate cause, and the principles surrounding premium, risk, and claims. It also examines relevant statutory provisions from the Insurance Act, 1938, IRDAI regulatory framework, and related judicial interpretation.
Ideal for foundational study, the book simplifies complex legal concepts through illustrations and structured analysis, making it highly suitable for LL.B students, exam aspirants, and learners seeking a clear understanding of basic insurance-law principles.
Key Features
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Clear and systematic introduction to the core principles of insurance law.
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Explains essential doctrines—utmost good faith, indemnity, subrogation, and insurable interest.
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Covers formation, validity, and enforcement of insurance contracts.
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Includes statutory references from the Insurance Act, 1938 and IRDAI regulations.
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Simplified explanations supported by illustrations for easy understanding.
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Useful for LL.B and diploma-level courses, judicial and competitive exam preparation.
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Ideal as a revision and classroom companion for foundational insurance-law study.
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Authored by Dr. Sachin Rastogi, offering clarity with academic precision.
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Published by LexisNexis, ensuring reliable and updated legal content.
