Question:
Who among the following Indians was the president of the International Court of Justice at Hague?
AR.S. Pathak
BP.N. Bhagawati
CA.N. Mullah
DShree Nagendra Singh
Answer:
D. Shree Nagendra Singh
Explanation:
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.