Supreme Court of India · 2021-06-15
MASSIMILANO LATORRE . vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2012/22647
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MASSIMILANO LATORRE .
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdictional challenge raised by Italian Marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen. The court examined the applicability of Indian laws in the context of international maritime incidents and the rights of foreign military personnel. Ultimately, the court upheld the jurisdiction of Indian authorities to investigate and prosecute the case, emphasizing the need for accountability in such incidents.