The Times of India

Life term for 44 Somali pirates as Mumbai special court convicts them in MV Ruen, Al-Kambar hijacking cases

In a significant ruling, a Mumbai court has sentenced forty-four Somali pirates to life in prison for their involvement in maritime crimes. Thirty-five were found guilty of hijacking the Maltese merchant vessel MV Ruen, while nine admitted to taking control of the Iranian fishing vessel Al-Kambar 786. The defendants pleaded for leniency, highlighting their severe living conditions and connections with allied nations, hoping for the court's compassion.