New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Judges at the European Union's top court ruled Friday that Italy may fast-track the deportation of migrants to countries it deems "safe," but only under certain conditions.

The Court of Justice of the European Union was asked to weigh in on whether Italy's accelerated asylum process - used to swiftly return migrants from countries not experiencing war or major crises - complies with EU law.

The case centered on two Bangladeshi nationals rescued at sea by the Italian navy last year and transferred to a detention center in Albania. Because Bangladesh appears on Italy's list of "safe" countries, their asylum claims were fast-tracked and ultimately rejected.

Italy's government, led by Premier Giorgia Meloni, introduced...