The Indian fishing community strongly opposes the Italian mariners plea to return to home for Christmas. The mariners, members of the military security team of the cargo ship Enrica Lexie fired on fishing boats they mistook for pirates, killing two.
The Kerala High Court grants conditional bail to the two Italian marines, accused of killing two Kerala fishermen, on a surety of Rs 1 crore and amidst mounting diplomatic heat from Italy.
The Supreme Court strikes down the compensation deal between the Italian Government and the dead fishermen's kin saying that it will not have any bearing on the criminal proceedings.
The Supreme Court objects the involvement of Italian Government in striking a deal with the kin of fishermen who were killed by the Italian marines onboard Enrica Lexie.
Legal heirs of two fishermen killed by marines onboard Enrica Lexie, withdraw affidavits made against the sailors, after the Italian Government inks a two-crore deal with the families.
Supreme Court issues notices to the Centre and Kerala Government on Italian Government's plea for the release of two marines, earlier arrested for killing two fishermen.
Italy condemns the imprisonment of its naval guards in the matter of the killing of two Indian fishermen; the Italian foreign minster summons the Indian ambassador.
The Kerala High Court asks the Centre and state governments to file counter-affidavits in response to the Italian marines' petition seeking quashing of the FIR against them.
Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) spokesperson says that Cardinal George Alancherry did not intervene, but, merely expressed concern over the unfortunate incident.
The BJP lashes out at Cardinal George Alancherry for his comments on fishermen killings saying that any intervention at this stage is absolutely unacceptable.
Talks between India and Italy make no headway over the killing of fishermen off Kerala coast, with the Italians maintaining that the firing took place in international waters.
Talking to the media after meeting the Italian deputy Foreign Minister, MoS External Affairs Preneet Kaur says Indian law will take its own course against the accused in the killing of two Indian fishermen.
Italy deputy Foreign Minister Staffan De Mistura today offered condolences to the family of Indian fishermen, who were shot dead by Italian naval guards.
Italian deputy Foreign Minister Staffan De Mistura is meeting his counterpart Preneet Kaur to discuss the diplomatic row over the killing of two Indian fishermen.
A crucial meet of Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs officials is underway to finalise the legal position of India in the shooting row.
Italian deputy Foreign Minister Staffan De Mistura will today meet his counterpart Preneet Kaur to discuss the diplomatic row over the killing of two Indian fishermen.
Italian ship owners move Kerala High Court against the jurisdiction of Kerala police which has charged the ships's crew with the murder of two fishermen.
The Italian ship, Enrica Lexie's crew, arrested for the murder of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast, have been remanded to judicial custody for further interrogation.
The Kerala Police is likely to seek custody of the Italian guards involved in the killing of Indian fishermen; they will be produced before the CJM in Kollam today.