ICJ
(International Court of Justice)

AGENDA ITEM: Case of Jadhav

Pakistan v. India

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations, established by the UN Charter in 1945 and operating under the Statute of the ICJ. It is located in The Hague, Netherlands, and its mission is to settle disputes between sovereign states and provide advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by UN bodies or specialized agencies.

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The ICJ’s jurisdiction is twofold: contentious cases, where states voluntarily bring disputes before the court, and advisory proceedings, where UN organs seek guidance on legal matters. In contentious cases, both parties must consent to the ICJ’s jurisdiction, and the court’s judgments are binding, though it lacks enforcement mechanisms and relies on the UN Security Council or diplomatic efforts to ensure compliance.

 

The ICJ deals with a wide array of issues, including territorial conflicts, maritime boundaries, diplomatic relations, and treaty interpretations. Its decisions and advisory opinions have contributed to the development of international law. The court is composed of 15 judges, elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council, representing the world’s main legal systems. The ICJ plays a crucial role in promoting peaceful dispute resolution and strengthening international law.The Jadhav case refers to a legal dispute between India and Pakistan at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), centered on the arrest, trial, and sentencing of Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian national. Jadhav was arrested by Pakistani authorities in 2016, accused of espionage and terrorism, and sentenced to death by a military court. India argued that Pakistan violated the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations by denying Jadhav consular access, and sought a stay on his execution.

Under Secretary General: Ipeksu Kaya

Academic Assistant: Ahmet Ozan Yılmaz

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