world_organizations hard MCQ

Under the ICJ Statute, which entities may be parties to contentious cases before the Court?

  1. Individuals and corporations
  2. States only
  3. International organizations only
  4. States and international organizations

Answer: States only

Only states may be parties in contentious cases before the ICJ. International organizations, individuals, or NGOs cannot bring cases. However, the UN General Assembly, Security Council, and other authorized UN organs/agencies may request advisory opinions on legal questions.

Topic International Court of Justice
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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