Kulbhushan Jadhav Verdict: Truth And Justice Have Prevailed, Says PM Modi

Prime MInister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) verdict to put on hold the death sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav in an alleged espionage case, saying "truth and justice" have prevailed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi/ Image courtesy: PTI

NEW DELHI: Prime MInister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) verdict to put on hold the death sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav in an alleged espionage case, saying "truth and justice" have prevailed. He also said his government will "always work for the safety and welfare of every Indian". "We welcome today's verdict in the ICJ. Truth and justice have prevailed. Congratulations to the ICJ for a verdict based on extensive study of facts. I am sure Kulbhushan Jadhav will get justice. Our government will always work for the safety and welfare of every Indian," Modi tweeted.

We welcome today’s verdict in the @CIJ_ICJ. Truth and justice have prevailed. Congratulations to the ICJ for a verdict based on extensive study of facts. I am sure Kulbhushan Jadhav will get justice. Our Government will always work for the safety and welfare of every Indian.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 17, 2019

The Prime Minister's remarks came soon after the ICJ put on hold the death sentence of Jadhav. In a major victory for India, the ICJ ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence for Jadhav pronounced by a Pakistani military court. Jadhav, 49, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death on charges of "espionage and terrorism" after a closed trial in April 2017. His sentencing evoked a sharp reaction in India. A bench led by President of the court Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf ordered an "effective review and reconsideration of the conviction and sentence of Mr Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav". In November 2008, India and Pakistan inked a bilateral agreement on consular access to their prisoners in each others' countries.