The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Section 165. What shall be evidence of distress

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

165. What shall be evidence of distress .―In any proceeding under this Part a certificate of the Central Government or of such officer as the Central Government may specify in this behalf to the effect that any seaman named therein is distressed shall be conclusive evidence that such seaman is distressed within the meaning of this Act.

Source: India Code