Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

International Context

Question:
The primary court of the United Nations is referred to as the International Court of Justice. The International Court of Justice Statute was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1946. By virtue of Article of the United Nations Charter, all UN members are automatically parties to this statute, and under the Article, non-members may also join as parties. If the parties consent to appear in court and to be bound by the court's judgement, the court may have the authority to hear the matter. If called for under a contract between parties, the court may also serve as a forum, and in some circumstances, referring a disagreement to the court is mandatory.
According to which of the following Articles of the UN Charter, all members of the UN are party by default to the statute of ICJ?
Options:
Article 90
Article 91
Article 92
Article 93
Correct Answer:
Article 93
Explanation:
All members of the UN are party to this statute of the ICJ, by default owing to Article 93 of the United Nations Charter, and non-members may also become parties under this Article.