Polity question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB
What is the name of the UN body that settles legal disputes between member states?
Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice, also known as the "World Court," is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
Key Features of the ICJ:
Location: Unlike the other five principal organs of the UN, which are located in New York, the ICJ is seated at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
Role: It settles legal disputes submitted to it by States (Contentious Cases) and gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies (Advisory Proceedings).
Composition: It consists of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
Jurisdiction: Only Member States can be parties to contentious cases before the Court. It does not have jurisdiction over individuals or private organizations.
Why the other options are incorrect:
General Assembly: The main policy-making and representative organ of the UN where all 193 Member States are represented.
Security Council: Primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
Human Rights Council: An inter-governmental body within the UN system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.
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