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Which of the following is a condition for the ICJ to indicate provisional measures in a contentious case?

  1. The case must involve a permanent member of the Security Council
  2. There must be a risk of irreparable prejudice to the rights in dispute
  3. Both parties must agree to the measures
  4. The measures must be financially compensated

Answer: There must be a risk of irreparable prejudice to the rights in dispute

Provisional measures require urgency and necessity: the Court assesses whether rights at issue could suffer irreparable harm before final judgment. This preventive function preserves the subject matter of the dispute and ensures the Court's eventual decision remains meaningful and enforceable.

Topic International Court of Justice
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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