India's Supreme Courty ruled on Friday, that the country has the jurisdiction to try two Italian marines charged with the deaths of two fishermen, however, a special feveral court must be set up as the Kerala state courts do not have the authority to adjudicate in the case.
In February 2012, two fishermen were killed off the coast of Kerala by members of a military security team who allege they mistook the fishermen for pirates.
The case has cause a rift in Indian-Italian relations with Indian officials arguing the killings took place in a "contiguous zone" where Indian law applies. Last year Italy challenged India's right to try the marines at the Supreme Court in New Delhi, arguing the incident took place in international waters.
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