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Pakistan Admits Denying Kulbhushan Jadhav Right to Appeal Post-ICJ Verdict

Pakistan's Supreme Court hears arguments acknowledging non-compliance with the ICJ ruling, as deliberations continue on extending appeal rights.

Overview

  • Pakistan's Defence Ministry confirmed in Supreme Court proceedings that Kulbhushan Jadhav was denied the right to appeal after the 2019 ICJ ruling.
  • The ICJ verdict affirmed Jadhav's right to consular access and directed Pakistan to review and reconsider his conviction and death sentence.
  • Pakistan argued the ICJ ruling focused solely on consular access, leaving appeal rights unaddressed, leading to the denial of appeals for Jadhav.
  • India continues to accuse Pakistan of failing to implement the ICJ ruling fully, citing limited consular access and lack of a fair review process.
  • The case remains a point of tension in India-Pakistan relations, with conflicting narratives about Jadhav's 2016 arrest and espionage charges.