In the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, India has won a major diplomatic victory. The international court in The Hague of Netherlands has imposed an interim stay on Jadhav hanging. India appealed this court against the decision of Pakistani military court on May 8. So far, no statement has been received from Pakistan on this. In a release issued by the International Court, it has been said that India had accused Pakistan of violating the Vienna Treaty on this issue in Pakistan. It was also informed in the appeal filed by India that Kulbhushan Jadhav was not given the chance to keep his side nor was he allowed to meet the High Commission officials of India.
Pakistan’s arrest of former Indian Navy commander Jadhav appeared on March 29, 2016. Pakistan claimed that Jadhav was working to spread terrorism in Balochistan and Karachi. At the same time, India had claimed that Jadhav was abducted. After the arrest, the Indian High Commission had sought permission to meet him several times. But Pakistan did not allow all international laws to be circumvented. On April 11, 2017, the sudden news came that Pakistan’s military court had sentenced him to death.
Sushma Swaraj’s tweet
According to Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, the International Court has passed this ruling under Article 74 of the paragraph 4 of the Rule of Court. He told that he informed Jadhav’s mother about this decision. According to Sushma, senior counsel Harish Salve is lobbying for India in this case.
Mr.Harish Salve, Senior Advocate is representing India before International Court of Justice in the #KulbhushanJadhav case.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) May 9, 2017
I have spoken to the mother of #KulbhushanJadhav and told her about the order of President, ICJ under Art 74 Paragraph 4 of Rules of Court.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) May 9, 2017
