Bombay High Court Frees Stranded Seafarers, Criticizes Vessel Owners

The Bombay High Court ordered the release of 50 seafarers stranded on ships off Mumbai's coast, condemning vessel owners for neglect and minimal provisions. The court prioritized human lives over commercial gains, emphasizing the importance of adequate care and sustenance for crew members abandoned in mid-sea legal entanglements.

The Bombay High Court mandated the release of 50 seafarers trapped on vessels off the Mumbai coast, sharply criticizing their employers for neglectful treatment akin to cruelty.

According to the court, basic provisions such as food and water were grossly insufficient, with seafarers receiving only 300 ml of water daily, a condition deemed unacceptable.

The bench accused vessel owners of prioritizing commercial interests over human life and ordered the police to expedite formalities for the crew's release.