No compromise in marines case: Antony
February 24, 2014 14:12
Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Sunday countered the observation that India was gradually backtracking in the case against the Italian marines, who are facing trial for shooting dead Indian fishermen. "The government is pursuing the case against them under Indian law, but it is now being handled by the home and external affairs ministries,' he said. Read
The Centre has now, of course, withdrawn the piracy charges against the two men, which means the death penalty cannot be applied to them.
The Centre has now, of course, withdrawn the piracy charges against the two men, which means the death penalty cannot be applied to them.