Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

International Context

Question:

Which of the following is NOT correct about International Court of Justice?

Options:

The International Court of Justice ('ICJ') is termed as the main judicial branch of the United Nations.

In 1950, the General Assembly of the United Nations, enacted the Statute of the ICJ which gave rise to the institution of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Netherlands.

All members of the UN are party to this statute, by default owing to Article 93 of the United Nations Charter.

Non-members of UN may also become parties of ICJ.

Correct Answer:

In 1950, the General Assembly of the United Nations, enacted the Statute of the ICJ which gave rise to the institution of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Netherlands.

Explanation:

The International Court of Justice ('ICJ') is termed as the main judicial branch of the United Nations. In 1946, the General Assembly of the United Nations, enacted the Statute of the ICJ which gave rise to the institution of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Netherlands. All members of the UN are party to this statute, by default owing to Article 93 of the United Nations Charter, and non-members may also become parties under this Article.