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Consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
Why is it in news?
- India is examining Pakistan’s proposal to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Navy officer, who was sentenced to death by a Pakistan military court on espionage and terrorism charges in 2017.
More in news
- Indian response to Pakistan: Indian ministry of External Affairs said that the established channels were being used to convey India’s response and it is evaluating the proposal in the light of the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- ICJ on consular access:(1) ICJ asked Pakistan to grant “without further delay” consular access to Mr. Jadhav.(2) India had been demanding diplomatic access ever since he was arrested on March 3, 2016.(3) It moved the ICJ for consular access and a fair trial.
- Allegations:(1) Pakistan has alleged that he was involved in terrorism-related activities in Balochistan, the largest but trouble-torn province of the country.(2) But India has been maintained that he was abducted from Iran where he was into legitimate business.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN).
- Establishment: It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
- Seat of the Court: The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).
- Exception: Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America).
- Role: The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies.
- Composition: The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
- Assistance: It is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ.
- Official languages: English and French.
Source
The Hindu