Question

“Article 36, paragraph 1 (b), of the Vienna Convention provides that if a national of the sending State is arrested or detained, and “if he so requests”, the competent authorities of the receiving State must, “without delay”, inform the consular post of the sending State.” [Jadhav Case (India v. Pakistan)]. In the context of this case, the International Court of Justice understood the expression ‘without delay’ as:

• A. Immediately upon arrest
• B. To be determined on the basis of individual’s circumstances
• C. Before interrogation
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

To be determined on the basis of individual’s circumstances

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (B):To be determined on the basis of individual’s circumstances .