Section 9: Jurisdiction of Designated Court.

The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022.Central Act · Act 3 of 2023

The Designated Court shall have jurisdiction to try an offence punishable under this Act where such offence is committed--

(i) by a person who is apprehended by, or is in the custody of, the authorized personnel or the police, regardless of the nationality or citizenship of such person;

(ii) by a person who is a citizen of India or a resident foreign national in India or any stateless person:

Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to a warship or its auxiliary ship or a Government owned ship employed for non-commercial service and is under the control of Government authorities at the time of commission of the offence of piracy.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022.
Section	9
Marginal note	Jurisdiction of Designated Court.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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