The Enrica Lexie Case: A Legal Analysis of Jurisdiction and Compensation

The Enrica Lexie case revolves around an incident involving Italian marines, Indian fishermen, and complex maritime law. Here's a simplified overview:

Maritime Zones of India

India's maritime zones, defined under the Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and other Maritime Zone Act 1976, include:

• Territorial Waters: Extends 12 nautical miles from the coast, giving complete jurisdiction to India.
• Continental Zone: Extends 24 nautical miles from the baseline, allowing limited jurisdiction over foreign ships.
• Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): Extends 200 nautical miles, giving India special rights over resources.

Incident Overview

On February 15th, a misunderstanding between Italian marines on Enrica Lexie and Indian fishermen led to the marines firing on the fishing vessel, resulting in fatalities and endangering lives.