Question

Identify the descending order in which the following sources of International law are mentioned in Article 38 (1) of the statute of International Court of Justice: (A) Judicial Decisions
(B) General Principles of International Law
(C) Treaties
(D) International Customs Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (C), (D), (B), (A)
• B. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (C), (B), (D), (A)

Hint:

International law hierarchy ensures that treaties and customs take precedence over judicial decisions and general principles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Examine the hierarchy of international law sources.
- Article 38(1) specifies the following order for sources of international law: treaties, international customs, general principles of law, and judicial decisions.