Navy, CG to get powers to try pirates in Indian courts

New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) A bill is on the anvil to give more powers to the Navy and the Coast Guard to deal with pirates under Indian laws and to try sea brigands in Indian courts. Official sources said that as per the provisions of the proposed legislation, even if a pirate is arrested in international waters, the Navy and the Coast Guard will have the power to try them in Indian courts. ...