Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act, 1890 | S. 2

* S.74 – Contract Act, 1872 – alleged breach of contract by vessel – suit contested without disclosing ownership of vessel – claim arising out of contract dehors maritime lien – No action in rem would be permissible – suit against vessel would not be maintainable in original jurisdiction of Madras High Court.
2002 AIR SCW 4409 : 2002 (7) Supreme 415 (Epoch Enterrepots v. M.V. Won Fu)