India demanded the immediate suspension of Jadhav's death sentence, expressing fears that Pakistan could execute him even before the hearing at the ICJ was over. Else, it will be a violation of the Vienna Convention." Vienna Convention provisions on consular access were not intended for a "spy" involved in terror activities, Pakistan asserted. "The graver the charges, the greater the need for continued adherence of the Vienna Convention. On May 8, India moved the ICJ against the death penalty, alleging violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

Source: dna May 15, 2017 19:18 UTC