International Court of Justice
🏛️ INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ) 📘 Establishment & Legal Basis 🎯 Jurisdiction & Functions Type Description Contentious Jurisdiction Settles legal disputes between states that consent to its jurisdiction Advisory Jurisdiction Provides legal opinions on questions referred by UN organs and specialized agencies Binding Nature Judgments in contentious cases are binding on parties involved; advisory opinions are non-binding 👥 Composition | Feature | Details | |——–|———| | Total Judges | 15, elected for 9-year terms | | Election Process | By UN General Assembly and Security Council, voting independently; absolute majority required in both | | Eligibility | Candidates must be qualified for highest judicialRead More →