Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

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?

Options:

No, since country Y' is not a member. ICJ has no jurisdiction.

No, because such disputes should be resolved diplomatically as both are neighbours.

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

Yes, International disputes can be resolved only by ICJ and no one else.

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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)