Which of the following statements about the International Court of Justice is not correct?

It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations

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Its judges are elected

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Its decisions are not enforceable

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Nations aggrieved by the non-implementation of the decision have no further redress

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Solution

The correct option is C Its decisions are not enforceable
Chapter XIV of the United Nations Charter authorizes the UN Security Council to enforce International Court Justice's rulings. However, such enforcement is subject to the veto power of the five permanent members of the Security Council.

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Q92. Consider the following statement(s) about International Court of Justice (ICJ).

1. The Court settles legal disputes between nations and between individuals, in accordance with international law.

2. Every sitting judge cannot be from same nation.

3. Once a country accepts the Court's jurisdiction, it must comply with its decision.

4. Court cannot take Suo motu cognizance for the dispute between two States.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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