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UAE Assures Death Sentence to 17 Indians Is Subject to Appeal and Annulment

With India showing concerns over death punishment given to 17 Indians by a Sharjah court, UAE has said that its legal system guarantees fair trial and an appeal can be made against the death penalty, which may be annulled by the rule of law without any interference from the parties concerned, said media reports.

“The UAE embassy in New Delhi has been following press reports with regard to convicted Indian nationals in Sharjah. Death penalty in UAE legal system is subject to appeal and cassation by the rule of law without any interference from the parties.

“We fully trust our legal system and its procedures and we are sure that it will provide and guarantee a fair trial to the convicted,” the UAE embassy in New Delhi was quoted as saying in a statement.

It also said that the UAE court provides advocates for those who cannot receive legal help themselves and imparts them right and the means to defend themselves in court, reports said.

It may be mentioned that 17 Indians, who were found guilty of murdering a Pakistani and injuring two others following an altercation over control on liquor business, were awarded capital punishment by a Sharia court in Sharjah on March 29.

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna had described as ‘very unfortunate’ the death sentence given to 17 Indians and instructed his ministry to assist them in filing an appeal and also bear all the expenses involved.

(Based on internet reports)

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