The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to close all proceedings in India against the Italian marines who killed two Indian fishermen off the coast of Kerala in 2012, saying it will pass the formal order on Tuesday next week.

Also Read | Supreme Court amused by Centres zeal in Italian marines caseIn April, the Centre had informed the Supreme Court that the families of two Indian fishermen killed by Italian marines have been adequately compensated as it sought expeditious closure of proceedings before the top court and a criminal trial pending before a special court in Delhi.

The families of the two deceased fishermen have agreed to a compensation of 4 crore each in addition to the 2 crore already paid by the Italian government.

The bench added that the MEA will subsequently deposit the compensation in the Supreme Court for releasing it to the victims as it deferred the hearing to a future date.

In May 2020, the international tribunal ruled that the marines enjoyed immunity since they were exercising official functions in their capacity as Italian state officials when the incident occurred.
 

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