Dispute over territorial water ensued between Country X and its neighbour country Y. Country X is a member of United Nations whereas Country Y is not. To resolve their dispute peacefully, both countries approach the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Can ICJ resolve their dispute?

Yes, as even the non-members may approach the ICJ for dispute resolution (Art.93 of the Statute of ICJ)

The correct answer is Option (3) → Yes, as even the non-members may approach the ICJ for dispute resolution (Art.93 of the Statute of ICJ)

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) can hear cases involving non-member states if both parties consent to the jurisdiction of the Court. Article 93 of the ICJ Statute states that all United Nations member states are automatically parties to the Statute, but it also allows for the possibility of other states to access the Court if they recognize its jurisdiction. Therefore, Country Y, despite not being a member of the United Nations, can still approach the ICJ if both countries agree to the jurisdiction of the Court to resolve their dispute.