Kerala HC allows 3 crew members of MSC Elsa 3 to return to home countries on ₹1-lakh cash deposit
The Kerala High Court has permitted three crew members of the sunken ship MSC Elsa 3 to return home after depositing ₹1 lakh each. The court previously required a bank guarantee, but relaxed the condition for these individuals as they were not charged with any offenses.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal complexities and humanitarian concerns involved in maritime accidents and the subsequent investigation of international crew members.
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday allowed three crew members of the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC Elsa 3 , which sank off the Alappuzha coast in 2025, to deposit ₹1 lakh each in cash instead of furnishing a bank guarantee to satisfy the conditions for their return to their home countries.
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