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Section 9. Jurisdiction of Designated Court.
The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022.
In forceAll India (Central Act)
9. Jurisdiction of Designated Court. 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.