India will not prosecute Italian marines under the Suppression of Unlawful Acts 2002
- 5 years ago
In a major reprieve for the two Italian marines facing trial for allegedly killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012, the Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the duo would not be tried under the anti-piracy law (SUA).
This effectively means that the Italian marines would not face death penalty if convicted of killing the two Indian fishermen.
The Supreme Court, meanwhile, agreed to examine the Italian government's plea challenging jurisdiction of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the marines' case.
During the last hearing, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the Italian government and the marines, had submitted that the Centre has not been able to move in the case despite the apex court's order and pleaded that his client be allowed to go back to their country till Centre takes a decision.
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This effectively means that the Italian marines would not face death penalty if convicted of killing the two Indian fishermen.
The Supreme Court, meanwhile, agreed to examine the Italian government's plea challenging jurisdiction of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the marines' case.
During the last hearing, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the Italian government and the marines, had submitted that the Centre has not been able to move in the case despite the apex court's order and pleaded that his client be allowed to go back to their country till Centre takes a decision.
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