Trending Stories
This Article is From May 18, 2017
Kulbhushan Jadhav Must Not Be Executed, ICJ (UN Court) Tells Pakistan: Highlights
The ICJ or International Court of Justice today ruled in favour of India in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, and told Pakistan to ensure that he is not executed till a final verdict has been given in the case. Pakistan has also been told to grant consular access to India. The UN court ruled that Pakistan was indeed in violation of the Vienna Convention.
Advertisement
Updated : May 18, 2017 6:19 pm IST
The Hague: The ICJ or International Court of Justice at the Hague gave its verdict today, ruling in favour of India in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case. The top UN court told Pakistan to take all possible measures to ensure that Mr Jadhav is not executed before the international court gives its final verdict. It also told Pakistan to give consular access to India. This is a big diplomatic win for India. Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Indian naval officer, has been sentenced to death by a military court in Pakistan over alleged espionage in Balochistan. New Delhi said that Pakistan has violated the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations by denying Mr Jadhav, 47, access to legal and other assistance from India. Pakistan has claimed that Mr Jadhav was arrested in March 2016 in the restive province of Balochistan. India says he was kidnapped from Iran and dismisses allegations made by Pakistan. There has been a long-running conflict in Balochistan between Pakistani security forces and a militant separatist movement. Speaking after the verdict, India's attorney general Mukul Rohatgi said, "Kulbhushan Jadhav cannot be executed before a final verdict. Today, every single Indian is with Kulbhushan Jadhav and his family. I would like to congratulate the Ministry of External Affairs. The world knows that there was no fair trial. Pakistan's military trial does not have merit." The attorney general also reiterated that "the ICJ's verdict in this case is binding for both India and Pakistan."
May 18, 2017 18:19 (IST)
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay briefed the media after the International Court of Justice's verdict in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case:
1) ICJ has asked Pak to take all measures to ensure Jadhav not executed pending final verdict
2) This is a matter of great relief. I'm sure every Indian is relieved.
3) External Affairs Minister had assured the Parliament that the government will do everything possible to ensure justice to Mr Jadhav. Today she has repeated that assurance.
4) Under PM Modi's leadership, the government will leave no stone unturned to save Mr Jadhav.
5) We hope verdict will remedy the egregious violation of Mr Jadhav's rights. There is no ambiguity in the order.
1) ICJ has asked Pak to take all measures to ensure Jadhav not executed pending final verdict
2) This is a matter of great relief. I'm sure every Indian is relieved.
3) External Affairs Minister had assured the Parliament that the government will do everything possible to ensure justice to Mr Jadhav. Today she has repeated that assurance.
4) Under PM Modi's leadership, the government will leave no stone unturned to save Mr Jadhav.
5) We hope verdict will remedy the egregious violation of Mr Jadhav's rights. There is no ambiguity in the order.
May 18, 2017 17:10 (IST)
In a big diplomatic win for India, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is the top UN court, stayed Kulbhushan Jadhav's execution by Pakistan.
May 18, 2017 17:03 (IST)
Watch The Kulbhushan Jadhav Case Verdict: The International Court Of Justice Rules In India's Favour, Stays Execution Ordered By Pakistan
May 18, 2017 16:42 (IST)
Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj after the ICJ or International Court of Justice ruled in India's favour. PM Modi thanked Sushma Swaraj and appreciated the efforts of her ministry. The Prime Minister also appreciated senior lawyer Harish Salve for his efforts in the case.
May 18, 2017 16:12 (IST)
Pakistan's arguments are not sufficient to deny rights invoked by India: International Court of Justice
Advertisement
May 18, 2017 16:10 (IST)
This is a big win for India and for human rights. Kulbhushan Jadhav cannot be executed before a final verdict. Today, every single Indian is with Kulbhushan Jadhav and his family. I would like to congratulate the Ministry of External Affairs. The world knows that there was no fair trial. Pakistan's military trial does not have merit. The ICJ's verdict in this case is binding for both India and Pakistan: Attorney General Mukul Rahatgi
May 18, 2017 15:59 (IST)
Breaking News: The International Court of Justice gives verdict in favour of India. Tells Pakistan not to execute Kulbhushan Jadhav, as well as give consular access to India. This is a big diplomatic win for India.
May 18, 2017 15:56 (IST)
Breaking News: Pakistan must take all steps to ensure Kulbhushan Jadhav isn't executed, says UN court
May 18, 2017 15:52 (IST)
Breaking News: Pakistan should have given India consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, says UN court
May 18, 2017 15:50 (IST)
It appears that the rights invoked by India in this case are plausible: International Court of Justice
May 18, 2017 15:48 (IST)
Breaking News: UN court says it has jurisdiction on Pakistan's failure to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
May 18, 2017 15:45 (IST)
The court notes that the Vienna Convention does not exclude persons arrested for charges of spying or terrorism: International Court of Justice
May 18, 2017 15:44 (IST)
The court notes that the access denied to Kulbhushan Jadhav appears to fall within its jurisdiction: International Court of Justice
May 18, 2017 15:42 (IST)
The context can be summarised as follows... Kulbhushan Jadhav has been in Pakistan's custody since the March 3, 2016. Details of his arrest remain under dispute: International Court of Justice
May 18, 2017 15:38 (IST)
The International Court of Justice or ICJ has begun reading out the order in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case. The verdict will be out shortly.
May 18, 2017 15:30 (IST)
People from across India have come out in support of Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former naval officer, who India says was kidnapped from Iran and now facing a death sentence in Pakistan over alleged "espionage" activity in Balochistan. India has dismissed Pakistan's charges and has repeatedly been asking for consular access, which Pakistan has denied.
May 18, 2017 15:22 (IST)
Union Minister Sushma Swaraj has revealed that senior advocate Harish Salve charged only Rs 1 to argue Kulbhushan Jadhav's case at the International Court of Justice. The former Solicitor General of India spoke for nearly one-and-a-half hours to present India's appeal against the death sentence to Mr Jadhav.
May 18, 2017 15:17 (IST)
The last time India and Pakistan met at the International Court of Justice:
India and Pakistan last faced each other at the top UN court when the Indian Air Force shot down Pakistan's maritime aircraft Atlantique in the Kutch region in 1999. While Pakistan sought damages worth $60 million from India, a 16-judge bench voted 14-2 in India's favour after a four-day hearing.
India and Pakistan last faced each other at the top UN court when the Indian Air Force shot down Pakistan's maritime aircraft Atlantique in the Kutch region in 1999. While Pakistan sought damages worth $60 million from India, a 16-judge bench voted 14-2 in India's favour after a four-day hearing.
May 18, 2017 15:13 (IST)
Dr Deepak Mittal, who is leading the Indian delegation at the International Court of Justice informed the court that "Pakistan is in violation of the Vienna Convention. Kulbhushan Jadhav is held without getting any consular access. He now faces execution. Mr Jadhav has been sentenced to death by a military court in Pakistan in violation of rights under article 36." He further said that "Despite repeated requests by India, Pakistan has not given any evidence or document to India." He also informed the UN court that "There has been no response by Pakistan to allow Mr Jadhav's parents to visit him, despite multiple requests."
"India and Pakistan are both parties of the United Nations and thereby of the Vienna Convention. There is a bilateral agreement between India and Pakistan, which mentions article 36," Dr Mittal said.
"India and Pakistan are both parties of the United Nations and thereby of the Vienna Convention. There is a bilateral agreement between India and Pakistan, which mentions article 36," Dr Mittal said.
May 18, 2017 15:06 (IST)
Reading out India's appeal, the International Court of Justice said, "India has asked the International Court of Justice that Pakistan take all measures necessary to ensure Kulbhushan Jadhav is not executed. According to article 74, a request for provisional measure will have priority over all other requests."
COMMENTS
Advertisement
5 Reasons Why Harish Salve Says Parliamentary Panel Into Hindenburg Report Will Set Wrong Precedent Hindenburg "Mocking India": Harish Salve On Short-Seller's Latest Claim Harish Salve To Represent Wrestler Vinesh Phogat: A Look At His Past Wins 9 Dead, 2,800 Hurt As Pagers Explode Across Lebanon, Hezbollah Blames Israel 'Pager Bombs' Target Hezbollah In Lebanon. What We Know So Far - 5 Points IndiGo Flight Tailstrike Leaves Huge Dent During Take-Off From Delhi Airport World's Oldest Sunday Newspaper, 'The Observer', Up For Sale PM Modi To Visit US For Quad Summit, Attend UN Assembly From Sept 21-24 Ground Report: Central Forces' Canteens Open To Public In Violence-Hit Manipur