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UN General Assembly had requested the ICJ to issue opinion on questions framed vis-a-vis States’ obligations for the climate system. During the proceedings, 91 written statements and 62 written comments were filed by the States and international organizations.
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The Taliban have implemented governmental policies that resulted in severe violations of fundamental rights and freedoms of the civilian population of Afghanistan.
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The Court also opined that all States and International Organizations including UN, are under obligation to not recognize the situation arising from the unlawful presence of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as legal.
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Tribunal found that COSIS’ Request was compatible with its judicial functions, as it was called upon to clarify and provide guidance concerning the specific obligations of State Parties to the Convention by interpreting and applying the provisions of UNCLOS particularly Part XII.
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The Court was of the view that Nicaragua failed to show that Germany’s impugned conduct posed an imminent threat of irreparable prejudice to the rights of Nicaragua.
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A mandatory effect operates to recognise a foreign proceeding once the requirements in Article 17 of the Third Schedule are satisfied.
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ICJ was of the view that the facts and circumstances are sufficient to conclude that at least some of the rights claimed by South Africa, for which it is seeking protection, are plausible.
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“Acausal nexus must be established between the breach of Natural Justice and the award made. An inquiry should be made as to whether the breach was merely technical and inconsequential or whether it has resulted in denial of benefit to the Tribunal to decide on crucial evidences.”
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In a significant move, the International Criminal Court in a press release informed the world at large that it is issuing arrest warrants against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Commissioner for Children's Rights, Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova in connection to commission of war crimes during Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
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“The General Court reiterated that a legislative ban on “promotion of homosexuality or non-traditional sexual relations” among minors does not serve to advance the legitimate aims of protection of morals, health or the rights of others and that by adopting such laws, the authorities reinforce stigma and prejudice and encourage homophobia, which is incompatible with the notions of equality, pluralism, and tolerance inherent in a democratic society.”
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European Court of Justice: In a landmark ruling the Bench comprising A. Prechal (President), M.L. Arastey Sahún (Rapporteur), F. Biltgen, N. Wahl
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Court of Justice of the European Union (Second Chamber): In the instant dispute before the CJEU wherein the applicant's internship
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European Court of Justice (ECJ): In a far-reaching decision, the Bench of C. Lycourgos (Rapporteur), President of the Chamber, S.
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OHCHR (WGAD): While addressing the issue of alleged arbitrary detention of Ms. Marie-Emmanuelle Verhoeven in Tihar Jail, New Delhi, from the period
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As per the press release of the International Court of Justice, Ukraine filed an Application instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation before
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European Court of Justice: The Bench composed of K. Lenaerts, President, L. Bay Larsen, Vice-President, A. Arabadjiev, K. Jürimäe, C. Lycourgos, E.
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European Court of Justice: The Bench comprising of E. Regan, President of the Chamber, C. Lycourgos, President of the Fourth Chamber, and
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European Court of Justice: The Bench comprising of J. Passer (Rapporteur), President, F. Biltgen and N. Wahl, JJ., held that the German
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European Court of Justice: The Bench of N. Wahl (Rapporteur), F. Biltgen (President) and J. Passer, JJ., held that Telekom’s Zero Tariff
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European Court of Justice: In a landmark ruling the Grand Chamber comprising of composed of K. Lenaerts, President, R. Silva de Lapuerta,
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