New Delhi, Jumada I 6, 1434, Mar 18, 2013, SPA - India's Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Italian ambassador's explanation for his country's refusal to return two Italian marines charged with killing two Indian fishermen, and indefinitely extended its order barring the diplomat from leaving the country. Ambassador Daniele Mancini had given the Indian court a written promise the men would return to India by March 22. Last week Italy announced the men would not go back. The court then barred Mancini from leaving India and asked him to explain his position. Chief Justice Altamas Kabir said "We never expected the Italian government to act in this manner." Mancini also cited his own diplomatic immunity in opposing the court's order, according to a report of the Associated Press. The next court hearing is set for April 2. --SPA 13:28 LOCAL TIME 10:28 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1088928