The Supreme Court today restrained the Italian Ambassador from leaving India without its permission even as government began a review of entire gamut of relations with Italy. Clearly unhappy over Italian government's refusal to send back marines charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen,a bench headed by the Chief Justice also issued notices to the Ambassador and the two marines Massimiliano Lattore and Salvatore Girone asking them to file their response by March 18th.

The two marines were allowed by the apex court to go to Italy to cast their vote in the elections there after Italian Ambassador Daniele Mancini had given an assurance to send them back.

Meanwhile, the government has initiated review of entire gamut of relations with Italy which includes diplomatic, trade and defence ties apart from reaching out to European Union, which was briefed on India's views and position in the matter.

Official spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Syed Akbaruddin told reporters in New Delhi today, the entire expanse of interaction with Italy was being reviewed while stressing that Italy has to respect and abide by the agreements between it and the Supreme Court.He was replying to whether the MEA will wait for further action till March 18th, the deadline given by the Supreme Court to the Italians to file their response.