Powers of the High Courts in claims associated with transport by sea
Q. Admiralty jurisdiction relates to- Published on 22 Sep 16a. Powers of the Indian Navy in the EEZ
b. Powers of the Indian Navy in international waters
c. Powers of the High Courts in respect of claims associated with transport by sea
d. Powers of other countries in Indian waters.
ANSWER: Powers of the High Courts in respect of claims associated with transport by sea
- Admiralty jurisdiction relates to powers of the High Courts in respect of claims associated with transport by sea and navigable waterways.
- It deals with matters including marine commerce, marine navigation, marine salvaging, shipping, sailors, and the transportation of passengers and goods by sea. Admiralty law also covers many commercial activities, although land based or occurring wholly on land, that are maritime in character.
- Admiralty law is distinguished from the Law of the Sea, which is a body of public international law dealing with navigational rights, mineral rights, jurisdiction over coastal waters and international law governing relationships between nations.
