Hon’ble Shri Justice N. Sathish Kumar, Judge of the High Court of Madras, inaugurated the workshop. He emphasised the growing importance of admiralty practice in India’s evolving maritime landscape.

A Special Address by Prof. Dr. S. Shanthakumar, Provost (i/c), Gujarat Maritime University, highlighted the expanding opportunities and diverse areas of practice within maritime law.   Justice K. R. Shriram, Former Chief Justice of the High Courts of Madras and Rajasthan and Professor of Practice at Gujarat Maritime University, delivered the Technical Address. He provided deep insights into the intricacies and practical dimensions of maritime law.   The deliberations underscored that while the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court exercises jurisdiction over the Tuticorin Port, admiralty jurisdiction has not yet been invoked in this regard. The discussions concluded with a strong recommendation for the establishment of a dedicated admiralty bench at Madurai to effectively address maritime claims in the region.

The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Bar, academicians, and students, fostering meaningful dialogue on the future of admiralty law in India.