Central Act
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Section 209. Recognition of judgment of court of contracting parties to Bunker Convention.
The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
In forceAll India (Central Act)
209. Recognition of judgment of court of contracting parties to Bunker Convention. (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.