Section 24 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law for the time being in force.
Summary
- This law works alongside other existing laws rather than replacing them.
- Being charged or regulated under this Act does not cancel out the rules of any other law currently in force.
- The provisions here are an addition to the broader legal system.
- An offender can still face consequences under other applicable laws, as this Act is not in derogation of them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. If I am punished under this Act, am I safe from other Indian laws?
No, this Act is in addition to other laws, meaning you can still be held liable under different laws for the same incident if they apply.
2. Does this Act cancel out older fishing or maritime laws?
No, the Act specifically states it is not in derogation of any other law for the time being in force.
3. What does "supplement other laws" mean?
It means the rules in this Act add extra layers of regulation without taking away the power of any other existing rules.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, how does this Act relate to other laws currently in force?
Q2.Under Section 24 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, what does the phrase "not in derogation of" mean in plain terms regarding other laws?
Q3.Under Section 24 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, if a foreign vessel commits a crime that violates both this Act and a separate smuggling law, can they be prosecuted under the smuggling law too?
Q4.Under Section 24 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, to which other laws does this supplementary nature apply?
Q5.Under Section 24 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, could an offender use this Act as an excuse to avoid penalties under a general criminal code?