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Maritime Terrorism Threats — Legal Precedents
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Legal Precedents
State of Gujarat v. Mohanlal Jitamalji Porwal & Anr.
2013The 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
2012The Supreme Court's judgment in the 26/11 case established important precedents for prosecuting maritime terrorism cases, including admissibility of electronic evidence, witness…