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Indian court allows detained Italian marine to go home - World - DAWN.COM

NEW DELHI: India's top court ruled on Friday that a sick Italian marine detained for the 2012 killing of two fishermen can go home for medical treatment.

The Supreme Court said it had agreed to allow Massimiliano Latorre to spend four months at home after the Italian ambassador undertook to ensure that he returned to India to stand trial.

Latorre wants to return to Italy to recuperate after he was hospitalised in New Delhi with cerebral ischaemia — a restricted blood supply that can lead to a stroke.

His lawyers argued that he should be allowed to return to Italy in order to reduce the risk of a stress-induced repeat incident while he awaits the resolution of a case that has caused a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

“In the face of no objection from (the government) of India, we let the marine travel to Italy,” said Chief Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha.

Latorre and fellow marine Salvatore Girone are accused of shooting the fishermen while serving as part of an anti-piracy mission on an Italian-flagged oil tanker, the Enrica Lexie, off the southern Indian state of Kerala in February 2012.

The Italian sailors say they mistook the fishing boat for a pirate vessel and fired what were intended to be warning shots.

They have been living at Italy's embassy pending a possible trial and were not allowed to leave India.

The 47-year-old was discharged from hospital on Sunday and is not thought to be in any immediate danger, but Italy's Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini insisted at the weekend that his chances of a full recovery would be increased by being allowed home.

Italy says the pair should be tried on home soil since the shootings involved an Italian-flagged vessel in what Rome insists were international waters.

India, however, asserts the killings took place in waters under its jurisdiction.

Court ruling 'encouraging'

Italy welcomed the court's decision, although politicians of all stripes continued to insist Latorre and Girone's detention in India was unwarranted, if not illegal.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi praised new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, who had decided not to oppose the move.

“Cooperation with the Indian judiciary and credit to Premier Modi and his government. We are working together on so many fronts,” Renzi tweeted.

That brought an instant rebuke from one of the many critics who have repeatedly attacked the government for not getting both sailors out of India.

“Renzi credits India because they are sending Latorre home for four months after an ischaemia and two years of illegal detention. Are you nuts?” tweeted Giorgia Meloni, leader of the right-wing FDI party.

Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti said in a statement that Friday's decision was “encouraging” but would not reduce Italy's determination to secure a definitive resolution of the disagreement over where the sailors should face trial.

Criminal proceedings against the pair were suspended in March when judges agreed to consider a challenge to prosecutors' jurisdiction in the case and a request for the marines to be allowed home pending its outcome.

The marines were granted a home visit to vote in national elections last year, but India was furious when the Italian government initially said it would not send the men back.

A subsequent U-turn, which followed intense Indian diplomatic pressure, triggered the resignation of Italy's then foreign minister.

Earlier this year, Italy sought help from the US in resolving the long-delayed case soon after recalling its ambassador from India amid worsening ties.
 
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yahi to chutiyapa hai India me......medical treatment ka bahana lekar criminals baag jaate hai holiday par
 
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Aisi konsi bimari hai jiska ilaaz India mein nahi ho sakta..
 
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I think court gave the right judgement.this guy can't flee like the previous times as Italian Ambassador himself remains in India as guarantee,and they learned a lesson after previous Indo-Italy stand off on that issue..

@pher

You're new here,or atleast your id is new.I remember last time when Chinese members tried to bash India on the same issue,they faced a massive embarrassment later.The court granted him leave on medical ground,which is justified.but then again,its all greek to you.
 
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They have not yet charge sheeted Sadhvi Pragya and she is suffering from cancer. No SC relief for her. SC's heart melts for white skin more than Indians.
 
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They have not yet charge sheeted Sadhvi Pragya and she is suffering from cancer. No SC relief for her. SC's heart melts for white skin more than Indians.
its not because of fair skin...
Central government didn't even object to the bail application..
 
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Indian court allows detained Italian marine to go home - World - DAWN.COM

NEW DELHI: India's top court ruled on Friday that a sick Italian marine detained for the 2012 killing of two fishermen can go home for medical treatment.

The Supreme Court said it had agreed to allow Massimiliano Latorre to spend four months at home after the Italian ambassador undertook to ensure that he returned to India to stand trial.

Latorre wants to return to Italy to recuperate after he was hospitalised in New Delhi with cerebral ischaemia — a restricted blood supply that can lead to a stroke.

His lawyers argued that he should be allowed to return to Italy in order to reduce the risk of a stress-induced repeat incident while he awaits the resolution of a case that has caused a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

“In the face of no objection from (the government) of India, we let the marine travel to Italy,” said Chief Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha.

Latorre and fellow marine Salvatore Girone are accused of shooting the fishermen while serving as part of an anti-piracy mission on an Italian-flagged oil tanker, the Enrica Lexie, off the southern Indian state of Kerala in February 2012.

The Italian sailors say they mistook the fishing boat for a pirate vessel and fired what were intended to be warning shots.

They have been living at Italy's embassy pending a possible trial and were not allowed to leave India.

The 47-year-old was discharged from hospital on Sunday and is not thought to be in any immediate danger, but Italy's Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini insisted at the weekend that his chances of a full recovery would be increased by being allowed home.

Italy says the pair should be tried on home soil since the shootings involved an Italian-flagged vessel in what Rome insists were international waters.

India, however, asserts the killings took place in waters under its jurisdiction.

Court ruling 'encouraging'

Italy welcomed the court's decision, although politicians of all stripes continued to insist Latorre and Girone's detention in India was unwarranted, if not illegal.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi praised new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, who had decided not to oppose the move.

“Cooperation with the Indian judiciary and credit to Premier Modi and his government. We are working together on so many fronts,” Renzi tweeted.

That brought an instant rebuke from one of the many critics who have repeatedly attacked the government for not getting both sailors out of India.

“Renzi credits India because they are sending Latorre home for four months after an ischaemia and two years of illegal detention. Are you nuts?” tweeted Giorgia Meloni, leader of the right-wing FDI party.

Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti said in a statement that Friday's decision was “encouraging” but would not reduce Italy's determination to secure a definitive resolution of the disagreement over where the sailors should face trial.

Criminal proceedings against the pair were suspended in March when judges agreed to consider a challenge to prosecutors' jurisdiction in the case and a request for the marines to be allowed home pending its outcome.

The marines were granted a home visit to vote in national elections last year, but India was furious when the Italian government initially said it would not send the men back.

A subsequent U-turn, which followed intense Indian diplomatic pressure, triggered the resignation of Italy's then foreign minister.

Earlier this year, Italy sought help from the US in resolving the long-delayed case soon after recalling its ambassador from India amid worsening ties.
They've been in India for over two years now I think what the SC ordered was more than fair to be honest, it's crazy the case is taking this long to progress really. Anyway after the last drama I'm sure this guy will be back and anyway the other Marine is still in India.
 
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God knows whats taking so long for the case to be completed. Anyways,a good decision i guess,anyhow he would be back,if he remebers what happends last time around.


They have not yet charge sheeted Sadhvi Pragya and she is suffering from cancer. No SC relief for her. SC's heart melts for white skin more than Indians.
Hmm,i guess it was a much serious charge than this ,that must be the reason why she hasn't yet been allowed medication by SC,and perhaps because of security issues as well,though i guess she should be given some relief by SC on humaniterian grounds.
 
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Hmm,i guess it was a much serious charge than this ,that must be the reason why she hasn't yet been allowed medication by SC,and perhaps because of security issues as well,though i guess she should be given some relief by SC on humaniterian grounds.

If there is no charge sheet, there is no charge.
 
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If there is no charge sheet, there is no charge.
I know its all just 'allegation' some of which have been proven incorrect by cables leaked by wikileaks and some of it by south Asian Intelligence and American Intelligence as in case of hyderabad(mecca masjid) blast.just did a background check!
 
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Had this been a congress govt in power the fanboys would have been out to blame the party , now its just the courts fault.
No one can put Indian courts at fault, period. Italion government sent their ambassador on condition till the accused person return and central government didn't object. Just like last time. If he doesn't return then only it will be a problem.
 
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Had this been a congress govt in power the fanboys would have been out to blame the party , now its just the courts fault.

This was a wrongly handled issue right from the very beginning. Everything that followed was going to be a circus.
 
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