Dignity of Indian judicial process upheld: PM on Italian marines8217; return

Earlier,when Italy refused to send back the marines,Singh had warned that the move will have consequences for bilateral relations.

Terming Italy8217;s decision of March 11 as 8220;unacceptable8221;,he had accused that country of violating 8220;every rule of diplomatic discourse8221;.

He had urged the Italian authorities to respect the 8220;solemn commitments8221; given to the Supreme Court and return the two accused Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone within the four-week timeframe which expires today.