MAYAR (H.K.) LTD. vs OWNERS & PARTIES, VESSEL M.P.F.EXP.&ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Calcutta High Court to permanently stay the admiralty suit filed by Mayar (H.K.) Limited under the Admiralty Act, 1861, and discharge the bank guarantee provided by the defendants. The Court found that the plaintiffs failed to establish a prima facie case for their claims regarding the short-landing of logs under the bills of lading. The Court emphasized that the plaintiffs must demonstrate a clear entitlement to relief before proceeding with such claims in admiralty jurisdiction.