GK
WORLD ORGANISATIONS
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Paris
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The Hague
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New York
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Geneva
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Detailed explanation-1: -The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).
Detailed explanation-2: -The Court is open to members of the public whenever its activities allow. The hope is that this will increase public awareness of its work and how it operates. It is therefore possible for both groups and individuals to attend hearings.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Court, which is composed of 15 judges, has a twofold role: first, to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes between States submitted to it by them and, second, to give advisory opinions on legal matters referred to it by duly authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Maharaj Sri Nagendra Singh (18 March 1914 – 11 December 1988) was an Indian lawyer and administrator who served as President of the International Court of Justice from 1985 to 1988.