Which of the following statements is not true?
A. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) states the existing law and does not legislate. This is so even if, in stating and applying the law, the court necessarily has to specify its scope and sometimes note its general trend
B. The task of the court must be to respond, on the basis of international law, to the particular legal dispute brought before it. As it interprets and applies the law, it will be mindful of context, but its task cannot go beyond that
C. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was founded to work towards the progressive development and codification of international law
D. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) lacks compulsory jurisdiction and can settle disputes only if States are willing to submit themselves to its jurisdiction
Answer: Option C
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When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) made?
A. 10th December 1948
B. 8th August 1956
C. 20th June 1950
D. 10th November 1942
A. South Africa
B. South America
C. Tanzania
D. Mozambique
In which case Supreme Court held that Parliament has no power to amend the Fundamental Rights?
A. Golak Nath Case
B. Sajjan Singh Case
C. Shankari Prasad Case
D. None of these
A. All States have a duty to respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all persons within their territories
B. States have a duty not to permit discrimination by reason of sex, race, religion or language
C. States have a duty to promote universal respect for human rights and to co-operate with each other to achieve this objective
D. All of the above
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