The ICJ (International Court of Justice ) ruling given in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav has been in favour of India. The ICJ hearing decided with Huge margin of 15-1 by a total of 16 lawyers. The 42 Page order copy given to Pakistan with Cancelling the Death sentence of Jadhav. ICJ asked for Pakistan about effective review and reconsideration of conviction and the sentence.

The Trial will go on but this is a big victory for India and India will have counsellor access. Pakistan found itself in deep waters by not abiding Vienna conventions and tried Kulbhushan in banana Military court.

About five months ago, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), based in The Hague, Netherlands, secured the decision after the debate on this matter between India and Pakistan.

Law Students across all over the world kept a keen eye on ICJ proceedings

ICJ allowed Law students from India and Pakistan allowed to study. One of the Indian Law students was confident how India had handled the Case and was sure about winning. On the other hand, Pakistan students also felt Pakistan shot to their foot by not allowing counsellor access but kept firm on having their jurisdiction. One of the students mentioned Pakistan has to abide by the ICJ ruling and might face consequences if opposed. Along with India and Pakistan, the law students from other countries interested in this case.

Kulbhuashan Jadhav’s Arrest and trial.

Kulbhushan Jadhav arrested from Balochistan on March 3, 2016, for the alleged involvement subversive activities and espionage according to Pakistan authorities. India informed about this arrest on March 25, 2016, but Islamabad did not say the reason for the delay. Indian Authorities denied any involvement of Jadhav in spying and espionage activities and Explained he was abducted by the Terrorist organization on the Iranian border and Handed over to ISI Pakistani intelligence agencies.

Pakistan disallowed counsellor access to Kulbhushan and given ill-treatment to wife and mother of Kulbhushan Jadhav

Jadhav sentenced to death by the military court in April 2017 following the Secret Trial. After filing the petition on behalf of India in May of 2017, the Netherlands-based international Hague Court ordered Pakistan to ensure that till the final decision of the court not reached, they should ensure that Jadhav should not be hanged.