Question

Who among the following Indians was the president of the International Court of Justice at Hague?

• A. R.S. Pathak
• B. P.N. Bhagawati
• C. A.N. Mullah
• D. Shree Nagendra Singh

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Shree Nagendra Singh

International Court of Justice

• The International Court of Justice is the judicial arm of the United Nations.
• Year of Formation : 1945
• It is headquartered at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
• It is also the only UN entity headquartered outside New York.

Duties of the International Court of Justice:

• Settle legal disputes between countries
• Advise on legal issues raised by recognized international organizations, groups and the United Nations General Assembly.
  
• Number of Judges of International Court of Justice : 15.
• Tenure of Judges of the International Court of Justice : 9 years
• Official languages ​​of the International Court of Justice: English, French.