Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
An Act to extend the p~ouisions of Act I of 1189 ( f o r the ante~zd,,zent of the Lci `w` 7-elat ing to Merchant sea me?^.)
\VI~EREAS it is enacted by Section CCXLII of the Merchant Shipping Act of 1 8,4, that the Board of Trade ma? suspend &-
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ACT No. XXVIII OF ISG1.
as to shipwreck or other casualties affecting ships, it is reported that the loss or abandonment of, or serious damage to, any ship, or loss of life, has been caused by his wrongful act or default, or that he has been guilty of any gross act of nlisconduct, drunkenness, or tyranny : Provided always that, in the case of any report by any such last mentioned Court or Tribunal, the report shall have been confirmed by the Governbr or person administering the Government of such possession :
And whereas it is expedient to authorize Courts or Tribunals in India to nmke such enquiry and report, and also to empower the Cor~rts of ordinary Criminal jurisdiction in sonle cases to exercise the powers vested by the said _Act I of 1859 in Courts having Admiralty jurisdiction in India : It is enacted as follo-,vs :-
ACT No. XXVIII OF 18(i1.
Source: India Code