India welcomes ICJ verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav
ABP News Bureau
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18 Jul 2019 08:14 AM (IST)
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India Wednesday welcomed the verdict of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) asking Pakistan to review the death sentence for Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav and granting consular access to him.
Spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry Raveesh Kumar said the ruling of the court by a vote of 15-1 upheld India's position in the case.
"This landmark judgement validates India's position on the matter," he said, adding, "We will continue to work vigorously for Kulbhushan Jadhav's early release and return to India."
In a major victory for India, the ICJ ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to Jadhav.
Spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry Raveesh Kumar said the ruling of the court by a vote of 15-1 upheld India's position in the case.
"This landmark judgement validates India's position on the matter," he said, adding, "We will continue to work vigorously for Kulbhushan Jadhav's early release and return to India."
In a major victory for India, the ICJ ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to Jadhav.