Indian Economy·Key Judgments
Maritime Security — Key Judgments
Updated 5 Mar 2026
Key Judgments
Union of India v. Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.
1988This Supreme Court judgment clarified the scope of maritime jurisdiction and the applicability of Indian laws in territorial waters. The court held that Indian courts have…
Tamil Nadu v. Union of India (Sethusamudram Project)
2007The Supreme Court's intervention in the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project highlighted environmental and security considerations in maritime infrastructure development. The…