Indian Ports Act, 1908
2. Saving
Nothing in this Act shall-
(i) apply to any vessel belonging to, or in the service of, 3[the
Central Government or a State Government] 4[***] or to any vessel of
war belonging to any Foreign Prince or State, or
(ii) deprive any person of any right of property or other
private right, except as hereinafter expressly provided, or
(iii) affect any law or rule relating to the customs or any
order or direction lawfully made or given pursuant thereto.