To challenge death penalty handed out to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, India has begin arguments at the International Cout of Justice in The Hague.

The last time two countries locked horns at the ICJ was when Islamabad sought its intervention over the shooting down of its naval aircraft in the Kutch region on August 10, 1999.

ICJ is holding a public hearing today at the Great Hall of Justice housed in the Peace Palace at The Hague in Netherlands where the two countries are presenting their case over the contentious Kulbhushan Jadhav issue.

The ICJ had on May 9 stayed the death sentence to Kulbhushan Jadhav after India had moved a petition before the UN body to seek justice for Kulbhushan Jadhav, 46, alleging violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations by Pakistan after its 16 requests for consular access to the former naval officer was consistently denied.

From India's side a legal team led by former Solicitor General Harish Salve is arguing the case.

Here are the live updates:

2:20 PM: Visa application filed by Jadhav's parents are still pending: Harish Salve

2:09 PM: We got the news of Jadhav's execution from Pak media. Pakistani government did not inform us: Harish Salve

2:09 PM: Jadhav's execution is the breach of human rights: Harish Salve

2:09 PM: India made several requests to Pakistan for consular access which were denied, says Harish Salve.

1:50 PM: Unjust trial by Pakistan's military court is egregious violation of Jadhav's rights. Not giving Jadhav a consular access and the choice of a lawyer is against Vienna Convention.

1:45 PM: India says that Jadhav's execution will cause irreparable damage to rights of India and Jadhav.

1:40 PM: India has a very good case. It is clear Pak violated all rules, both in trial and human rights, says AG Mukul Rohatgi on ICJ hearing.

1:30 PM: Both the countries will get 90 minutes each to make their arguments. India is presenting its side now.

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