Section45
The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021

Place of trial and jurisdiction of court

In force From 31 Mar 2022 Act 20 of 2021 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 20 of 2021 Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways Enacted 31 Jul 2020 In force 31 Mar 2022

Section 45 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 deals with place of trial and jurisdiction of court. Whoever, commits any offence under this Act or any rules made thereunder, may ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a court within whose local jurisdiction— (a) such offence was committed; The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2022.

Whoever, commits any offence under this Act or any rules made thereunder, may ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a court within whose local jurisdiction—

(a) such offence was committed; or

(b) such person may be found; or

(c) in any court which the Central Government may, by notification, direct in this behalf; or

(d) in any court in which he might be tried under any other law for time being in force.

Section 45, The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021).

Questions about Section 45

What does Section 45 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act deal with?

Section 45 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act is headed "Place of trial and jurisdiction of court". Whoever, commits any offence under this Act or any rules made thereunder, may ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a court within whose local jurisdiction— (a) such offence was committed;

How do I find court cases under Section 45 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Marine Aids to Navigation Act 45, section 45 Marine Aids to Navigation Act, section 45 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 45 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act come into force?

Section 45 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, cited as Marine Aids to Navigation Act 45, came into force on 31 Mar 2022, having been enacted on 31 Jul 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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