Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Naval Officer & RAW Intel Agent |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/04/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Sangli, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Kulbhushan Jadhav
04/2025
Pakistan's Defence Ministry stated that Kulbhushan Jadhav was not granted appeal rights based on the 2019 International Court of Justice ruling, claiming the ICJ verdict only addressed consular access. India contested this interpretation, asserting that Jadhav's rights remain unfulfilled and that Pakistan has not complied with the full scope of the ICJ judgment.
02/2026
India accused Pakistan of coercing Kulbhushan Jadhav to refuse a case review, seeking full implementation of the International Court of Justice judgment. Jadhav remains in Pakistani custody with diplomatic efforts ongoing, though no major resolution has occurred in the case.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav |
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| Other Name | Hussain Mubarak Patel |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
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| Hometown | Sangli, Maharashtra, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Address | Silver Oak building in Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Sudhir Jadhav (a retired Mumbai Police officer) |
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| Mother | Avanti Jadhav |
| Spouse | Chetankul Jadhav |
| Children | Two |
Career
| Military Career |
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| Current Status | Incarcerated in Pakistan since 03/03/2016 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kulbhushan Jadhav is an Indian citizen who has been sentenced to death in Pakistan for espionage. | |
| 2. He enrolled in the Indian National Defence Academy in 1987 and later joined the Indian Navy in 1991. | |
| 3. As per Pakistani assertions, Jadhav was recruited into RAW in 2003. | |
| 4. Pakistan claims that Jadhav had business interests in Iran and engaged in spying activities. | |
| 5. In 2016, Jadhav was apprehended in Balochistan, and in 2017, he was given a death sentence by a Pakistani Military court. | |
| 6. In 2017, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) suspended his execution and called for a reexamination of the case by Pakistan. | |
| 7. The ICJ found Pakistan in violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and directed Pakistan to provide consular access to Jadhav. | |
| 8. Pakistan allowed one Indian consular visit to Jadhav, but subsequent visits have been denied. | |
| 9. Pakistan has disputed the right to appeal, claiming the 2019 ICJ ruling only mandated consular access, not appeal rights. |