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Supreme Court Judgment on Insurance Claim for Fire Damage : Consumer Cases The case involves a dispute between an insured-appellant and an insurer-respondent regarding a claim for indemnity following fire damage to the insured-appellant’s manufacturing unit. The insurer-respondent repudiated the claim, alleging fraudulent documents. The insured-appellant filed a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 before the National Commission, claiming deficiency in service by the insurer-respondent. The insurer-respondent raised preliminary objections. Firstly, they argued that the insured-appellant, being a body corporate, did not qualify as a consumer under Section 2(1)(m) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Secondly, they contended that the claim was made for commercial purposes, questioning the jurisdiction of the National Commission. The court addressed these objections. Regarding the definition of ‘person’ under the Act, the court emphasized that the Act is inclusive and should be interpreted liberally to serve its beneficial purpose. They noted that the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 amended the definition to include a body corporate, indicating legislative intent to rectify any inconsistencies. Also Read: CJI DY Chandrachud Agrees to Hear Petition on Free Electoral Facilities On the objection related to the commercial nature of the claim, the court found it invalid as the insurance