The Naval and Aircraft Prize Act, 1971
Central Act · Act 59 of 197120 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the establishment and procedure of Prize Courts and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 59 of 1971 |
| Year | 1971 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 20 |
| Subjects | transport |
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- Section 1 Short title.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Establishment of Prize Courts.
- Section 4 Jurisdiction of Prize Courts in prize cases.
- Section 5 Transfer of cases.
- Section 6 Appeals.
- Section 7 General powers of Prize Courts.
- Section 8 Procedure on capture of prize.
- Section 9 Ship and aircraft papers to be brought in Registry.
- Section 10 Goods.
- Section 11 Preemption.
- Section 12 Prize proceedings not to apply to enemy warships and military aircraft.
- Section 13 Capture to belong to Central Government.
- Section 14 Prize salvage.
- Section 15 Offences in respect of prize.
- Section 16 Indemnity against legal proceedings.
- Section 17 Power to make rules.
- Section 18 Dissolution of Prize Courts.
- Section 19 Repeals.
- Section 20 Savings.
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