Q. With reference to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which of the following statements are correct?
1.It can hear cases of environmental disputes between the countries.
2.The ICJ’s advisory opinions are not legally binding.
3.The ICJ has appellate jurisdiction.
4.Only UN member states can bring cases before the ICJ.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The ICJ has jurisdiction over contentious cases between states, which can include environmental disputes, as long as the states involved consent to the court’s jurisdiction. Advisory opinions issued by the ICJ are not legally binding, though they carry significant legal and moral weight.
Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect. The ICJ does not have appellate jurisdiction; it functions as a court of first and only instance in the cases it hears. While the majority of cases are brought by UN member states, non-member states can also bring cases before the ICJ, provided they accept the court’s jurisdiction.
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