The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of United nations, is composed of ___________ of office by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.

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In a landmark case, the Supreme Court was handling a highly technical environmental dispute involving multiple stakeholders and scientific complexities. Given the intricate details of environmental policies and scientific evidence, the Court appointed an amicus curiae, an expert in environmental law and science, to assist by providing impartial information and insights on the matter. The amicus curiae made recommendations based on international standards, which helped the Court in reaching its final decision.
Based on the concept of amicus curiae, which of the following statements is correct?

Answer 1

Step 1: Recall the ICJ's structure.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
Step 2: Verify the composition details.
Under Article 3 of the ICJ Statute, the Court consists of 15 judges (not 25) elected jointly by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council, serving terms of nine years (not eight). One-third of the bench is renewed every three years to ensure continuity.
Step 3: Match with options.
Only option (4) correctly states 15 judges elected to nine-year terms.
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The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of United nations, is composed of ___________ of office by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.

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The Correct Option is D

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