India: Marine/ Shipping

The decision of the Bombay High Court, in Teekay Shipping (India) Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors., addresses several critical issues related to maritime employment disputes such as the delayed payment of death compensation, the limits of jurisdictional objections raised at a late stage, and the Indian court’s approach to Indian entities that operate as functional components of foreign shipping structures.

The Arbitration landscape in India is ever evolving adjacent to the globally accepted principles of Arbitration law. One of such principles is the ‘Anti-Arbitration Injunction’ which is a court-granted injunction restraining parties or a Tribunal from commencing or continuing arbitration proceedings. It may be sought before, during, or after substantive hearings but prior to the final award.

The rapid expansion of global trade has made containerized shipping the backbone of international commerce. Within this system, shipments are typically categorized as Full Container Load...

On 4th November 2025, the Government of India notified the Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)" (‘Rules') under the Territorial Waters...

In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court ("MHC"), in G. Sakthivel & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors.1 held that it is mandatory for every employer to formulate an Apprenticeship Policy ("Policy")...

For generations, India's maritime sector navigated with an outdated regulatory map mainly governed by the Indian Ports Act of 1908 and the Bills of Lading Act of 1856 which were relics of a slow-paced...

On February 23, 2024, the Orissa High Court allowed the arrest of a vessel, M.V. Debi (IMO 9616735, "Vessel") in an admiralty suit filed by Paradip International Cargo Terminal Pvt. Ltd. for enforcement of its maritime lien ...

Can a vessel owned by a time charterer be arrested under the Admiralty Act to satisfy a maritime claim against such time charterer?

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI"), vide notification dated March 14, 2024, introduced amendments to the Special Economic Zones ("SEZ") Rules, 2006 ("SEZ Rules") by issuing the SEZ (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024.