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Section 209: Recognition of judgment of court of contracting parties to Bunker Convention.

The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025Central Act · Act 24 of 2025

(1) Any judgment passed by a competent court of a contracting party under the Bunker Convention shall be recognised in India except where,---

(a) the judgment was obtained by fraud; or

(b) the ship owner or the insurer or the person providing financial security who is a party to the proceedings was not given reasonable notice and a fair opportunity to present his case.

(2) Any judgment recognised under sub-section (1) shall be enforceable in India in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed:

Provided that such procedure shall not permit the merits of the case to be re-opened.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section209
Marginal noteRecognition of judgment of court of contracting parties to Bunker Convention.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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