"We Know How Fast..." Supreme Court Jab At Centre In Italian Marines Case

Monday, 19 April 2021Newsdesk

The Supreme Court today adjourned the Italian Marines case to next week, notwithstanding the Centre's request for early closing, because the government is yet to deposit the compensation amount with the court. It had last week said it will close the criminal case against the duo only on receiving the Rs. 10 crore ex gratia.

New Delhi, 19 April 2021

As per news report of NDTV, hearing the case today, Chief Justice SA Bobde said, "There is no proof of depositing the money with the Supreme Court. Why?"The Centre, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, responded saying the Italian government had transferred the money to India but we are yet to receive it. Once received, the money will be deposited with the court, the government said.

Source -NDTV