Enrica Lexie owner urges SC for early release of a ₹3 crore bond executed in Kerala HC
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Why in news
The owner of the vessel Enrica Lexie requested the Supreme Court of India to release a ₹3-crore bond following the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) ruling in favor of Italy.
Background
The case involves the 2012 killing of two Indian fishermen by Italian Marines. The owner, M/s Dolphin Tanker, seeks the return of a ₹3-crore bond and undertakings executed in the Kerala High Court.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyITLOS: International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
- FactBond amount: ₹3 crore
- PlaceKerala High Court: Venue where the bond was originally executed
- FactCase Year: 2012
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) rulings on maritime jurisdiction and the sovereign immunity of foreign personnel in international waters.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional conflict: Overlapping claims between domestic criminal jurisdiction and international maritime law
- Diplomatic friction: Impact of ITLOS rulings on bilateral maritime security cooperation and maritime boundary enforcement
Keywords: Sovereign Immunity · Maritime Jurisdiction · Extradition · Bilateral Relations · Judicial Review
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