Consolidation of claims and distribution of fund
Section 185 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 deals with consolidation of claims and distribution of fund. The High Court or the Central Government shall consolidate all claims against the fund including those arising out of subrogation under section 184. The Act came into force on 15 Mar 2026.
(1) The High Court or the Central Government shall consolidate all claims against the fund including those arising out of subrogation under section 184.
(2) Any claim in respect of expenses reasonably incurred or sacrifices reasonably made by the ship owner voluntarily to prevent or minimise pollution damage shall rank equally with other claims against the fund.
(3) Subject to the right of subrogation under section 184, the High Court or the Central Government shall distribute the amount in the fund among all claimants in proportion to their established claims.
(4) If the ship owner, insurer or other financial security holder has failed to establish a fund under this Chapter, the High Court shall make an order for compensation against such party to be payable within such period as may be specified in the order.
Section 185, The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 (Act 24 of 2025).
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Questions about Section 185
What does Section 185 of the Merchant Shipping Act deal with?
Section 185 of the Merchant Shipping Act is headed "Consolidation of claims and distribution of fund". The High Court or the Central Government shall consolidate all claims against the fund including those arising out of subrogation under section 184.
How do I find court cases under Section 185 of the Merchant Shipping 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: Merchant Shipping Act 2025 185, section 185 Merchant Shipping Act 2025, section 185 of the Merchant Shipping Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 185 of the Merchant Shipping Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 184 (Acquisition of right for compensation by subrogation), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 185 of the Merchant Shipping Act come into force?
Section 185 of the Merchant Shipping Act, cited as Merchant Shipping Act 2025 185, came into force on 15 Mar 2026, having been enacted on 18 Aug 2025. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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