Jadhav case: India hands over mother's appeal to Pak


New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI): India today handed over to Pakistan an appeal by the mother of retired Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, sentenced to death by a military court, to the appellate court, initiating a process to get his conviction overturned.

The appeal on behalf of Jadhav was given to Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua by Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale, who also handed over a petition by Jadhav's mother seeking the Pakistan government's intervention for his release and expressing the desire to meet him.

Bambawale, who met Janjua, also made a fresh request for consular access to Jadhav, the external affairs ministry said in press release here. This is the 16th request for access.

"Also handed over was an appeal by the mother to the Court of Appeal, on behalf of Jadhav, who continues to be in detention in Pakistan on concocted charges," the ministry said.

In the petition, Jadhav's mother has made a request for the intervention of Federal Government of Pakistan for his release and expressed the desire to meet him, it said.

As per the appeal system in Pakistan, a death row convict has to move an appellate court within 40 days of pronouncement of the verdict.

"Pakistan was also requested to facilitate visas for the mother and father of Jadhav. They wish to travel to Pakistan to meet him and also to personally file the petition and the appeal. They have applied for necessary visa with the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi," the ministry added.

It is the second time that Bambawale has met Janjua in connection with the naval officer's case.
On April 14, Bambawale had met with the Pakistan foreign secretary and expressed India's concern regarding the whereabouts and health condition of Jadhav. He had told media after his meeting that he had asked for a list of charges and an authentic copy of the verdict of the military tribunal against the retired officer to launch an appeal process against his conviction.

Jadhav was given death sentence by the Field General Court Martial earlier this month, evoking a sharp reaction in India which warned Pakistan of consequences and damage to bilateral ties if the "pre-meditated murder" was carried out.

  

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 27 2017

    Where are the big mouths now???!!!
    Cut diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
    When you were in opposition you accused congress/UPA with bharath bundh with shouting & parliament stalling procedures now you don't have guts to cut diplomatic ties.

    CALL BACK INDIA'S AMBASSADOR FROM PAKISTAN.
    STOP CUTTING BIRTHDAY CAKES OF NAVAZ SHERIEF.

    YOU ACCUSED CONGRESS WITHOUT REASONS AND NOW YOU WITH REASONS CANNOT ACT.

    WHY ARE YOU BUSY WITH COWS IDENTIFICATIONS.
    YOU CANNOT TACKLE ONE INDIA'S VVIP CITIZEN TO BRING BACK TO INDIA.

    BAAD MEIM GAYA COWS.
    WORK FOR HUMANS.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Wed, Apr 26 2017

    Poor Jadhav is forgotten amid IPL matches by Indian public and MCD elections in Delhi by political parties. 56" chest do something to save the life of Jadhav.

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Wed, Apr 26 2017

    If one refresh their memories PM Modi has several goodwill and surprise visits to Pakistan in last couple few years.

    When it comes to Jadhav release PM Modi government diplomacy seems to be complete failure. Apart from Jadhav, Kashmir policy is total catastrophe. As PM Vajpayee is more successful in finding solution which PM Modi government relied in 'pellet guns' enraging Kashmiris against the Indian administration.

    Is PM Modi diplomacy beyond hugs and kisses with Pakistani premier will manage to release Indian soldier?

    Jai Hind

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Wed, Apr 26 2017

    I think no, modi visited Pakistan secretly to taste Lahori Biriyani and to take blessings from Sharief' s mother. Pakistan has gone to DOGS, don't trust them. Once the terrorists, always the terrorists....

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  • Peter, KSA

    Thu, Apr 27 2017

    Mr. Kajeriwal had clearly quoted the reason behind surprise visits to Pakistan. Thereafter no news on extradition of Dawood. Sab mota maal ka kamaal.

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 26 2017

    Lathon ka bhooth bathon se nahin mantha..

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