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]: