Plea to modify Italian marine’s bail: SC wants government clarification

When the matter came up for hearing, a bench headed by Justice AR Dave wanted to know whether the government has filed its response to the plea. To this, Additional Solicitor General (AGC) PS Narasimha said he had instruction that there is no objection and the same conditions could be imposed as was done in the case of another marine, Salvatore Girone, who too is in Italy. However, the bench, which also comprised Justices Kurian Joseph and Amitava Roy, said it would like to have a proper response from the Centre and posted the matter for September 28. According to the earlier order of the court, the relief granted to Latorre to stay in Italy expires on September 30. During the brief hearing, senior advocate Rana Mukherjee, appearing for the families of the two Kerala fishermen who were killed, objected to the hearing of the plea saying he has not been served with the copy of the application.