M.V. ELISABETH AND ORS. vs HARWAN INVESTMENT AND TRADING PVT. LTD., HANOEKARHOUSE, SWA

The Supreme Court addressed the admiralty jurisdiction of the Andhra Pradesh High Court under Articles 215, 225, and 226 of the Constitution of India, ruling that such jurisdiction extends to claims against foreign vessels concerning cargo transported from Indian ports. The Court held that the High Court's jurisdiction is not limited to physical damage but encompasses all maritime claims as per Section 443 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decree in favor of the respondent company for conversion of goods.