Despite ICJ's Kulbhushan order, Islamabad HC to 'hear' matter on appointing his counsel

In ongoing Kulbhushan Jhav case, Islamab High Court set October 6 as hearing date for appointing a defence counsel on Thursday, as per local media. High Court has directed Imran Khan-led government to give India ar chance to appoint a legal representative for Jhav - who was captured in 2017, while Pakistan govt claimed 'India has t responded to offer'. Pakistan has repeatedly dismissed request to allow Indian lawyers to represent Jhav in what is a violation of ICJ verdict. 

HC fixes October 6 for Kulbhushan hearing 

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Pak extends ICJ review ordinance

On September 15, Pakistan parliament extended International Court of Justice (ICJ) Review and Re-consideration Ordinance 2020 which was due to expire on September 17, for ar four months. Ordinance will allow Kulbhushan Jhav to file an appeal in a high court against his conviction. Recently, Pakistan blocked Indian lawyer assigned to Jhav from filing a review petition with MEA insisting a 'free and fair' trial for Jhav.

As necessitated by 2019 ICJ's ruling, Pakistan h to give India to consular access to Jhav while hearing appeal against death sentence handed to him through a military court trial court. Opposition allegedly believes that Imran Khan government will attempt to facilitate a reprieve for Jhav through a secret deal assumably with India after passing Ordinance. India is in constant touch with Pakistan seeking consular access and legal representation.

Pakistan dismisses mandate on Indian lawyers for Kulbhushan Jhav: Pakistani media

Pakistan fails to provide meaningful consular access

On July 16, Pakistan once again failed to fulfill its obligations pertaining to ICJ verdict by t providing unimpeded, unhindered, and unconditional access to Kulbhushan Jhav. MEA stated that Pakistani officials with an intimidating demear were present in close proximity to Jhav and consular officers. Moreover, Jhav also allegedly missed deline to file review petition in Islamab High Court amid confusion over date. India has been granted two consular meetings with Jhav till date.

Pak presents ICJ review ordinance in parliament to allow Kulbhushan Jhav file for review

International Court of Justice h on July 17, 2019, gave a unanimous decision (15-1) in favour of India. Prouncing its verdict in matter, ICJ h called out Pakistan for violating Vienna Convention, declaring that Pakistan h breached Vienna Convention by t informing India about Jhav's detention. ICJ also verified legality of India approaching court in matter and reaffirmed its jurisdiction in case, ordering Pakistan to provide India consular access to Jhav. Pakistan was furrmore asked to review and reconsider its conviction of sentence of Kulbhushan Jhav and declared a continued stay on execution of Jhav.

Islamab HC reiterates India's right to appoint Kulbhushan Jhav's lawyer;case journed