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The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 [Act No. 22 of 2017].

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate the laws relating to admiralty jurisdiction, legal proceedings in connection with vessels, their arrest, detention, sale and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Access-to-justice Contract/agreement Court/tribunal Enforcement/compliance Harbour Hazardous substances Navigation Oil Ownership
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the admiralty jurisdiction in respect of maritime claims and related provisions. It consists of four chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Admiralty Jurisdiction and Maritime Claims; III. Procedure and Appeals; and IV. Miscellaneous.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in