Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

International Context

Question:

Which of the following is not a source of International law as per Article 38(1) of the statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ):

Options:

International Conventions

International Custom

General principles of law recognized by specific nations

Judicial Decisions and Teachings of the most highly qualified publicists of various nations

Correct Answer:

General principles of law recognized by specific nations

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → General principles of law recognized by specific nations

Article 38(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) identifies the following sources of international law:

  1. International Conventions: Treaties or agreements between states that are legally binding.
  2. International Custom: Established practices and norms that arise from the consistent behavior of states and are accepted as law.
  3. Judicial Decisions and Teachings: This includes decisions of international courts and writings of the most highly qualified publicists.