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Switch Bill of Lading: The Shipper’s Right of Disposal and the Rights of the Named Consignee
Introduction “Switching” a bill of lading — replacing an issued set with a new one that names a different consignee or a different port of discharge — is a routine
Straight Bills of Lading and the Presentation Rule in India: The Bills of Lading Act, 2025 and The Rafaela S
Introduction Who is entitled to delivery of sea-carried goods — the buyer who paid, or the party holding the original bill of lading? When a bill names a specific consignee and i
Admiralty Jurisdiction Over Cargo in India: In Rem, In Personam, and the Limits of the Admiralty Act, 2017
Introduction Disputes over sea-carried cargo frequently arrive at an Indian High Court dressed in admiralty robes — an “admiralty suit,” an urgent injunction, a praye
Section 5 of the Admiralty Act, 2017: Legal Framework for Ship Arrest in India
Introduction The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 marks a watershed moment in Indian maritime jurisprudence, replacing centuries-old colonial le
Ship Arrest and Release Procedures Under Indian Maritime Law
Introduction to Maritime Law in India Maritime law represents one of the oldest branches of jurisprudence, with its roots tracing back centuries to ancient maritime codes. In the I
