Harish Salve, the Chartered Accountant cum Advocate, has brought pride to both professions. He has shown his competence by expertly arguing before the ICJ against the death sentence awarded to Kulbhushan Jadhav and proved his nobility by not charging any fees for that service
Harish Salve launches spirited defense
Harish Salve has been an inspiring figure for all professionals. However, few have had the opportunity to see how he performs in Court.
Fortunately, young professionals wanting to know how legendary lawyers argue matters in Court can listen to the arguments of Harish Salve before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and imbibe the qualities there from.
Salve made ten cogent points before the ICJ. He spoke in a slow and measured manner, ensuring that the learned judges are able to grasp each point before moving on to the next.
His arguments have ben nicely summed up by news18.com:
(i) The proceedings are farcical and an unjust trial by a Pakistani military court in egregious violation of the rights of consular access has led to serious miscarriage of justice;
(ii) An innocent Indian national has been incarcerated in Pakistan for more than a year on concocted charges. He is deprived of his rights and protection accorded under the Vienna Convention. He has been held incommunicado… and faces imminent execution;
(iii) Pakistan has repeatedly denied consular access to India and no document of Jadhav’s trial process was given by Islamabad;
(iv) All requests for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav have fallen on deaf ears;
(v) Human rights which are treated as basics in other civilized countries have been thrown to the wind by Pakistan;
(vi) Jadhav was framed on confessional statements extracted from him when he was in Pakistan’s military custody;
(vii) Jadhav has been denied his right to seek legal counsel. There is an immediate threat to him to be executed even before a judicial decision is passed;
(viii) Pakistan has not provided the charge sheet, evidence or materials presented against Jadhav in the case despite repeated requests by consular officers;
(ix) Jadhav has neither consular access nor legal representation even at this stage. It’s not known if Jadhav will seek clemency in Pakistan court. Pakistan will be guilty of war crimes if ex-Navy officer is hanged;
(x) Visa application filed by Kulbhushan Jadhav’s parents is still pending with the Pakistani authorities.
Citizen’s appreciate Harish Salve’s efforts
Harish Salve’s masterly arguments before the ICJ drew praise from citizens of all walks of life.
At the ICJ, HARISH SALVE's presentation was masterly. Reminded one of what legal brilliance is all about. Succinct, measured and brilliant.
— SUHEL SETH (@suhelseth) May 15, 2017
My salute to Harish Salve . You are our one man demolition squad of lies .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) May 9, 2017
Must say, Harish Salve did an excellent job at the ICJ. #KulbhushanYadav case represented very well.
— Priti Gandhi (@MrsGandhi) May 15, 2017
Dr. Vikram Singh: Harish Salve's arguments were beautiful, cogent and convincing #FightForKulbhushan
— Republic (@republic) May 15, 2017
Congratulations #HarishSalve 4 preempting all arguments & cementing them with every Int case,also Quoted Pres Judge Abrahams judgements ?
— Madhulika kak (@madskak) May 15, 2017
Pakistan claims “confession” by Kulbhushan Jadhav led to his conviction
Pakistan put up the preposterous defence before the ICJ that Kulbhushan Jadhav’s guilt was proved because he “confessed” to the alleged crime.
Even a rookie lawyer who is still wet behind the ears knows that a so-called “confession” extracted from an accused in custody and under duress is never admissible as evidence.
Such “confessions” can never be termed “voluntary” and used as a basis to convict a person to any offence, leave alone a death sentence.
Pak says Kulbhushan Yadav confessed being a RAW spy. Give me a Paki for 2 hrs & he will confess he is a hologram from a Russian satellite.
— Major Gaurav Arya (@majorgauravarya) April 10, 2017
Naturally, the ICJ rubbished the claim of Pakistan and refused to take the so-called confessional video on record.
Pakistan complains of “ambush” by India
The Pakistani defence was clearly in disarray. They pleaded for an adjournment and complained that they had been “ambushed” by India.
This is a frivolous contention and appears to be a last-ditch attempt to salvage the situation.
Harish Salve and Arnab Goswami rightly ridiculed the contention.
Harish Salve gives a very interesting answer when Arnab asks him about Pakistan's 'paucity of time' complaint #FightForKulbhushan pic.twitter.com/CC7v5DaX6y
— Republic (@republic) May 15, 2017
Harish Salve charges fee of Rs. 1
Harish Salve’s noble act of charging a token fee of only Rs. 1 for defending Kulbhushan Jadhav endeared him to all citizens.
This is especially important because he is under no compulsion to work for free. The Government would have unhesitatingly paid him his full fee for the matter.
Not fair. #HarishSalve has charged us Rs.1/- as his fee for this case. https://t.co/Eyl3vQScrs
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) May 15, 2017
Harish Salve Charged Rs 1 To Fight #KulbhushanJadhav's Case Against Pakistan In UN's International Court Of Justice
India Salutes You Sir ? pic.twitter.com/ovu21RRcdF
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) May 16, 2017
Lets take a moment to thank #HarishSalve who takes 18 lacs/ hearing. But fighting for #KulbhushanJadhav with only 1₹ as his fees. ?????????? pic.twitter.com/xsRWBeFK4J
— Arnab Goswami ?? (@Arnab_Goswami1) May 16, 2017
@SushmaSwaraj My respect to #HarishSalve for putting his all effort to save son of nation #KulbhushanJadhav #FightForKulbhushan
— मिथिलेश पांडे?? (@mithileshpandey) May 15, 2017
@SushmaSwaraj Is that so? I have developed immense respect for #harishsalve now.
— Sudhanshu S. Singh (@sssingh21) May 15, 2017
@bholasharma1955 @SushmaSwaraj Ma'am, Harish Salve has earned respect & love of billions.
— Lt Gen K J Singh (@kayjay34350) May 16, 2017
Comparison with Ram Jethmalani’s fee of Rs. 4 crore for defending Arvind Kejriwal
Some citizens drew an unfortunate comparison between Harish Salve’s act of waiving his fee and that of Ram Jethmalani charging Rs. 4 crore for defending Arvind Kejriwal in the defamation suit filed against him by Arun Jaitley.
. @ArvindKejriwal paid Rs 4 Crore Delhi Public money to Mr Ram jethmalanai in his personal legal case (Sh Jaitly Defmiantion case) pic.twitter.com/aR2wNwpN8N
— Tajinder Pal S Bagga (@TajinderBagga) April 3, 2017
@SushmaSwaraj Very nice. One end in India lawyer charging INR. 2 Cr & another end in ICJ our lawyer charging INR. 1. Big salute Salve Sir.
— India in Soul (@sanjoy_goodwill) May 15, 2017
At 94 @RamJethmalani5 salivates for Money as was seen by his bill to Delhi Govt on a private case. Whereas Harish Salve charged Fee of Rs.1? pic.twitter.com/2W8fOIbsIm
— मुरली Swaminathan (@mswami) May 16, 2017
*Difference*
True Indian charged fee of Re 1 for #KulbushanJadhav while Ram Jethmalani charged crores for a dolt— Hodar (@dhavalhodar) May 16, 2017
The unfortunate aspect is both luminaries, Arvind Kejriwal and Ram Jethmalani, adopted a belligerent stance when questioned as to why the “Aam Aadmi” of Delhi was being made to foot the mind-boggling fee.
Arvind Kejriwal claimed that he is a “poor” man and cannot afford to pay legal fees and that the public has to foot the bill.
.@arunjaitley @narendramodi Dear @narendramodi Sir, @ArvindKejriwal & @AamAadmiParty are pennyless. Your FM is a rich man, he can afford expensive advocates. We can't
— Ashish Khetan (@AashishKhetan) April 4, 2017
@AashishKhetan @arunjaitley @narendramodi @ArvindKejriwal @AamAadmiParty Apni haisiyat ke hisab se vakil kyu nahi kiya?
— Acharya Gaurav (@acharyagaurav9) April 4, 2017
@acharyagaurav9 @AashishKhetan @arunjaitley @narendramodi @ArvindKejriwal @AamAadmiParty Har bhikhari nawabi shauk paalta hai.
— Shagnick Misra ? (@shagnick_misra) April 4, 2017
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Ram Jethmalani initially claimed that his fees are reasonable and that he had given a “discount” to Arvind Kejriwal. Later, he claimed that the opposition against his fees was orchestrated by the political parties.
Fortunately, after the Indian Express and other press reports raised a hue and cry and pointed out that the fee payable to Ram Jethmalani would meet the expenses on paying salaries and pensions to hundreds of school teachers, better sense prevailed and Ram Jethmalani agreed to consider Arvind Kejriwal a “poor client” and argue the defamation matter for free.
Citizens heave a sigh of relief
Both living legends of the law have caused the citizens of the Country to heave a sigh of relief, although in different ways!
CA Vellalapatti Swaminathan Iyer, Hyderabad
We all salutes Harish Salve’s noble battle.
We all Indian’s proud of Mr.Harish Salve
Advocate Mr Harish Savle has made legal fraternity proud.
We all salutes Harish Salve’s noble battle to fight for the justice of Mr.Kulbhusan Jadhav
True Indian salutes Harish Salve
Rs.1 /- fees , tribute to nation by a lawyer.
HARISH SALVE JI WE ARE PROUD OF YOU
To read and hear about CA and Advocate Harish Salve’s noble battle to fight for the justice of Mr.Kulbhusan Jadhav, is proud movement for all Indian Chartered Accountants .
Hats off to him.
Pakistan failed obviously more than india’s ‘great’ stand, as Pak lies did not convince Mr Ron president of ICJ is my view, any way, some credit obvious to Harish Salve.
in fact the Jhadav issue need to be handled by Pak civil criminal judiciary not by Pak Army court marshal procedure. so it is clear Pakistan didn’t handle the issue in a right way as india handled on Ajmal Kasab issue;
Pakistan kidnapped Jhadhav in Iran so how can pak prove jhadav a spy, on pak in iran?
SO FANTASTIC ARGUMENTS BEFORE THE COURT
BY CA ADVOCATE RESPECTED SALVEJI
KUDOS TO THE GREAT STALWORDS
Lol!! Its not CA Advocate Harish Salve. Read it as Advocate Salve who is incidentally a CA too.!!
CA and Advocate Harish Salve Ji, I am very very happy that
in India we still have such good souls like you. Now please take steps to spread purity in Indian politics also. We all Chartered Accountants and other professionals are with you.
kind regards
satish tandon
Chartered Accountant
HARISH SALVE IS NOW FOR US JUNIOR PALKHIWALLA.
Sir HARISH SALVE we salute you. We are proud of you.
Sir,you are the man who can save Kulbhushan Jadhav.
SALUTE TO SALAVEJI N PROUD OF HIM AS HE IS PURE INDIAN.
Sh. Harish Salave Proved in all manner.
The advocates community had played major role in our independence. The genetic blood is always injected on advocates for any sacrifice of our mother country’s welfare
Mr. Harish you are a true Indian to have come forward and fight against the unlawful Pakistan. Your efforts and contributions to Indians at large will be remembered forever. May God bless you and your family.
Great job by Salve Sir, salute to him.
He also saved salman khan. Salute to him.
CA Salve,
Great Job.
No words to express.
CA J P Shah
Very Proud of you Advocate Salve ji. A rare personality in the Legal Profession.
We are proud of CA HARISH SALVE, A former Chartered Accountant in Practice.