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Maritime Terrorism Threats — Key Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Key Judgments

State of Gujarat v. Mohanlal Jitamalji Porwal & Anr.

2013

The Supreme Court clarified the jurisdiction of different agencies in maritime security matters, establishing that the Coast Guard has primary responsibility for law enforcement…

Ajmal Kasab v. State of Maharashtra

2012

The Supreme Court's judgment in the 26/11 case established important precedents for prosecuting maritime terrorism cases, including admissibility of electronic evidence, witness…