The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022, was enacted to give effect to which of the following?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to repression of piracy on high seas.
The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022, was enacted to implement the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provisions related to the suppression of piracy on the high seas. India ratified UNCLOS in 1995, and this Act aligns national law with international obligations, providing a legal framework to prosecute piracy offenses effectively. The Act defines piracy, prescribes punishments, and grants authorities the power to arrest individuals and seize ships involved in piracy.