D.K.DESHMUKH, J.

1. All these three Appeals challenge the same order passed by the learned single Judge of this Court. Therefore, all these Appeals can be conveniently disposed of by a common order.

2. Admiralty Suit No.27 of 1999 was filed in March, 1999 by Gitanjali Woollens Pvt.Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Plaintiff”) claiming following reliefs:

(a) That the vessel “X-Press Annapurna” of the 1st Defendant be contemned in the sum of US $ 57,860.00 (United States Dollars Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty only) together with interest on the principal sum of US $ 51,374.10 at the rate of 18% p.a. and/0r at such other rate as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and for a further sum of US $ 50,000.00 towards damages as per particulars of claim at Exhibit `F’ to the Plaint;

(b) That this Hon’ble Court be pleased to grant Leave under Order II Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1980;

(c) That this Hon’ble Court be pleased to grant an order that the Plaintiff is entitled to exercise a maritime lien on the 1st Defendants vessel along with the Hull, Engines, gears, tackles, bankers, machinery apparel plant, furniture, appurtenances and paraphernalia for the purpo