Indian Synthetic Rubber Private Limited Vs MT Prabhu Parvati (IMO-9423621) & Ors. (Gujarat High Court)
The Gujarat High Court considered an Admiralty Suit concerning the arrest of Defendant No. 1 vessel, MT Prabhu Parvati (IMO: 9423621). The plaintiff submitted a Purshis dated 30.07.2026 stating that it did not wish to proceed with the suit following developments after the arrest, including issuance of a signed Letter of Undertaking by M/s North Standard, Owner P&I and confirmation that the Owners P&I would arrange discharge/disposal without cost or recourse to the plaintiff.
As none of the defendants had appeared, the Court disposed of the suit as unconditionally withdrawn. It modified the earlier order dated 25.07.2026 directing arrest of the vessel and ordered the vessel to be released from arrest.
The Court further directed the Port and Customs Authorities at Deendayal Port, Kandla, to issue all necessary NOCs and Port Clearance based on the statutory certificates available on board, including the insurance certificate, and to grant departure permission based on the existing certificates and documents. All disputes relating to the vessel raised in the suit were recorded as settled.
The Registry was directed to communicate the order to the Port and Customs Authorities by email, and the plaintiff’s advocate was also permitted to communicate the order. The authorities were directed to act on the emailed order and permit the vessel to sail. Permissible court fees were also directed to be refunded to the plaintiff.
