Ownership of the famous gem is an emotional issue for many Indians, who believe it was stolen by the British.
The gem came into British hands in the 19th Century and is part of the Crown Jewels on show at the Tower of London.
On Monday, India’s solicitor-general had told the court it was “neither stolen nor forcibly taken”.
Ranjit Kumar, who was representing India’s government in the hearing, had said the 105-carat diamond had been “gifted” to the East India Company by the former rulers of Punjab in 1849.
But a statement by India’s ministry of culture on Tuesday said the government “further reiterates its resolve to make all possible efforts to bring back the Koh-i-noor diamond in an amicable manner”.
Mr Kumar’s comments, which elicited surprise in India, did not represent the views of the government, the statement said. The official submission to the court has yet to be made, it added.
The Indian government said it is still seeking to reclaim the priceless Koh-i-noor diamond from Britain, despite the Supreme Court being told otherwise.
