NARESH KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of Notices Nos. 2 of 2000 and 4, 5, & 6 of 2001 issued under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, in light of the STCW 1995 Convention. The Court held that the requirement for existing Certificate of Service holders to obtain a Certificate of Competency is constitutional and aligns with international standards for maritime training and certification. The petitions challenging these requirements were dismissed, affirming the legality of the notices and rules issued by the respondents.