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International Court of Justice
Why is it in news?
- In Kulbhushan Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice India accused Pakistan of “knowingly, wilfully and brazenly” flouting the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
- India also attacked the “farcical” trial of Mr. Jadhav, who was found guilty of spying and sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court in 2017.
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- Review process: It requested the court to annul the verdict and direct Pakistan to set Mr. Jadhav free on the basis of the “review and reconsideration” process that would be available to him in that country.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN).
- Establishment: It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
- Seat of the Court: The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).
- Exception: Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America).
- Role: The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies.
- Composition: The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
- Assistance: It is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ.
- Official languages: English and French.
Source
The Hindu, ICJ