Important features of Admiralty Bill 2016

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016?

1) The Bill confers admiralty jurisdiction on High Courts located in coastal states of India.
2) However, the jurisdiction is not extendable to the exclusive economic zone.
- Published on 22 Sep 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • The Bill confers admiralty jurisdiction on High Courts located in coastal states of India and this jurisdiction extends up to territorial waters.
  • The jurisdiction is extendable, by a Central Government notification, up to exclusive economic zone or any other maritime zone of India or islands constituting part of the territory of India.
  • The jurisdiction is for adjudicating on a set of maritime claims listed in the Bill.
  • In order to ensure security against a maritime claim a vessel can be arrested in certain circumstances.
  • The liability in respect of selected maritime claims on a vessel passes on to its new owners by way of maritime liens subject to a stipulated time limit.

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