Steenholf v. Collector of Customs.

Abstract

International law — Relation to municipal law — Whether municipal court bound to enforce municipal law even if in conflict with international law — The law of India.

State territory — Parts of — Territorial waters — Jurisdiction in maritime belt — Meaning of “innocent passage” — Reach of customs laws — Whether concealing goods on board foreign ship which enters Indian territorial waters can be “importing” into India — The law of India.

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Over ports and national waters — Reach of customs laws — Concealment of Indian and foreign currency on board foreign ship calling at Indian port with — out intent to go on land — Whether actionable under customs laws — The law of India.