LAW FOR ALL

Writ to intervene and expedite release of Indian Seamen held hostages by the Somalian Pirates in the international waters on 29th March, 2010, 2nd March, 2012 and 10th May, 2012 and to frame anti-piracy guidelines - Apex court held that this Court cannot assume the role of the executive to oversee the sensitive issue of coordination with international agencies and bodies for securing release of Indian citizens who are held hostages abroad, when it is shown that the departments of the Government have not only taken cognizance of the problem but also taken, in right earnest, whatever steps could be possible. It is not a case where the State has not shown any concern for its citizens, but where unfortunate situation has come about in spite of serious efforts. at this stage, is that the matter may be periodically reviewed at the appropriate level and a nodal officer may be designated who may continue to coordinate and oversee the efforts on the issue and with whom the families of the victims can also have interaction for getting information or giving suggestions.= WRIT PETITION (C) NO. 536 OF 2012 GAURAV KUMAR BANSAL ... PETITIONER VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS. ... RESPONDENTS = 2014 - Sept. Month - http://judis.nic.in/supremecourt/filename=41896