Supreme Court Clarifies Arrest Rules and Novation of Contract in Admiralty Law
The Supreme Court of India recently resolved a complex dispute in admiralty law involving the arrest of a Cyprus-flagged vessel and the enforcement of a maritime claim for supplied necessities. This judgment clarifies critical concepts surrounding the exact date for determining vessel ownership during an arrest, the distinction between a maritime lien and a maritime […]
Admiralty Suits-Calcutta High Court Rules on Binding Nature of Consent Decrees: Arbitration Act
In a significant legal development regarding maritime law and arbitration, the High Court at Calcutta recently delivered a comprehensive judgment clarifying the binding nature of consent decrees in admiralty disputes and Admiralty Suits. The decision highlights the critical distinction between actions in rem and actions in personam, especially when dealing with vessel arrests and charter […]
Supreme Court of India rules on Vessel Arrest Rules and Bareboat Charterparty Terminations
On September 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered ruling in a Civil Appeal arising out of SLP (C) No. 23834 of 2026, offering crucial clarity in the realm of maritime and admiralty law. The core dispute addressed the strict requirements for terminating a bareboat charterparty and the jurisdictional limits of vessel arrests. Specifically, […]