Marine Insurance Act, 1963
80. Right of Contribution
(1) Where the assured
is over-insured by double insurance each insurer is bound, as between himself
and the other insurers, to contribute ratably to the loss in proportion to the
amount for which he is liable under his contract.
(2) If any insurer
pays more than his proportion of the loss, he is entitled to maintain a suit
for contribution against the other insurers, and is entitled to the like
remedies as a surety who has paid more than his proportion of the debt.