This is a short order in an admiralty suit where the plaintiff was ordered to close the suit because the defendant vessel had sailed out of the court's jurisdiction.
The suit was closed due to the non-availability of the defendant vessel.
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C.S. No.365 of 2000
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27.11.2023
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE
C.S. No.365 of 2000
Tramp Oil & Marine Limited Rep. by its Power Agent Ranjan George .. Plaintiff v s.
1. M.V. Adjud a vessel flying the Flag of the Republic of Romania rep. by its master
2. The Owners and all persons claiming to be interested in the 1 st Defendant vessel “M.V. Adjud” rep. by C.N.M. Romline Shipping Company, S.A. Having office at Camin Poarta 2, Incinta Port 8700, Constantza, Romania lying at Chennai Harbour. ... Defendants
Prayer : Plaint filed under Order 42 Rule 2 of Original Side Rules prays for the following :
a) that the defendants be jointly and severally or alternatively be ordered and decreed to pay to the plaintiffs the sum of US $87,468.92 equivalent to Rs.38,18,018 calculated as per the exchange rate of US $ 1
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= INR 43.65 applicable on 6.5.2000 or for such sum of Indian Rupees Equivalent to the sum of US Dollars as per the prevailing exchange rates on the date of Judgment, whichever is higher together with interest thereon at 2% per month (as per bunker confirmation and / or standard terms and conditions of sale) from the date of this suit till payment and realisation and poundage and costs.
(b) a notice \ direction to be issued to the Deputy Conservator of the Port at Chennai not to allow the defendant vessel to sail;
(c) arrest and sale of the vessel M.V. Adjud together with her engine, geards, tackles, bunkers, machinery, apparel, plant, furniture and paraphernalia, presently berthed at the Port of Chennai, Chennai Harbour, and for adjusting the proceeds of the sale towards the suit claim, interest and costs and
(d) for costs of the suit.
For Plaintiff : Ms. J.N. Preethi
JUDGEMENT
It is informed by the learned counsel for the plaintiff that the defendant-vessel has sailed away. However, she seeks time to get instructions.
longer available, the question of keeping this suit pending will not arise.
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the plaintiff that the defendant-vessel M.V. Adjud is no longer available
within the territorial jurisdiction of this Court, this suit is closed.
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Index: Yes/ No Speaking order / Non speaking order Neutral citation : Yes / No vsi2
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M.V. Adjud
C.N.M. Romline Shipping Company, S.A.
Abdul Quddhose
As recorded by the court registry
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