India tried to persuade Pakistan to free Kulbhushan Jadhav: Harish Salve
The HinduIndia had hoped it might be able to persuade Pakistan through ‘back channel’ to release retired Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was sentenced to death by a Pakistan military court on charges of ‘espionage and terrorism’ in 2017, senior advocate Harish Salve has said. “I think we have reached a point where we have to now decide whether we want to go back to ICJ for consequential directions because Pakistan has not moved ahead.” Mr. Salve said that following the ICJ order, Pakistan had granted consular access but it was too late and “we have now been in a tussle with Pakistan to get them to set up machinery.” “Pakistan believes, first of all they told the whole world they have won the case, good for them. ‘Strong language’ Responding to a question about the alleged offensive languages used by the lawyer representing Pakistan at the ICJ, Mr. Salve said the Pakistan’s lawyer had used very “strong language” against India. Mr. Salve said he did not want to stoop to the Pakistan’s level as Indian traditions did not allow him to use such bad words and, moreover, he respected the ICJ and its portal.