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International High Courts
The High Court or Supreme Court is the highest court of most nations. This category is for questions about the highest courts of countries outside the United States, as well as questions of relevant case law, court opinions, and historical issues related to those venues.
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What is the view of the International Court of Justice for the topic of attempt to murder?
According to Article 34.1 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, only states may be parties in cases before the ICJ. Basically, only the Court rules on matters that transgress in the relation between two or more states.
The topic of murder and the attempt to would rather pertain to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, bear in mind that the ICC is mostly concerned about the "most serious crimes" (Article 5 Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court).
Obviously, from a practical viewpoint, both courts would undeniably reject topics concerning crimes like murder and such.
Is customary court ruling on divorce in Nigeria recognized internationally?
Yes, see the link below which shows that the US government recognizes customary court ruling on divorce in Nigeria ... but only in the case where the marriage was done OUTSIDE the court, i.e. Traditional or customary marriages only. Any marriage done in court must be addressed by a high court.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9704
Specific text says:
Customary Divorce: Marriage under native law and custom may be dissolved by a Magistrate Court or a Customary Court. It may also be dissolved in accordance with the Native Law and Custom of the place where the marriage was contracted without recourse to any Court, be it Customary or Magistrate Court. The proper documentation for customary divorce is a Court Judgment or Order granting the divorce or where recourse was not had to the Court, an affidavit deposing to the fact of the divorce.
In what two kinds of cases does the Supreme Court of Pakistan have original jurisdiction?
Pakistan Supreme court has original jurisdiction according to article 184 of 1973 constitution . Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. (1) The Supreme Court shall, to the exclusion of every other court, have original jurisdiction in any dispute between any two or more Governments. Explanation.-In this clause, "Governments" means the Federal Government and the Provincial Governments.
(2) In the exercise of the jurisdiction conferred on it by clause (1), the Supreme Court shall pronounce declaratory judgments only.(3) Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 199, the Supreme Court shall, if it considers that a question of public importance with reference to the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights conferred by Chapter I of Part II is involved have the power to make an order of the nature mentioned in the said Article.
What organization would be most likely to resolve a conflict between two countries?
UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION
Shell you get the contact email address for DreamWorks pictures?
The contact e-mail address for DreamWorks Pictures is dwawebcontact at dreamworksanimation.com. They can also be contacted by mail at DreamWorks Animation LLC, 1000 Flower Street, Glendale, California 91201.
How many judges in supreme court of India?
At present , there are 29 judges including chief justice of India Hon'ble Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir
What does the UN international court of justice do?
It decides, in accordance with international law, disputes of a legal nature that are submitted to it by States (jurisdiction in contentious cases)
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What organization elects the 15 judges of the International Court of Justice?
According to Article 4.1 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, the members of the Court shall be elected by the General Assembly (of the United Nations) and by the Security Council from a list of persons nominated by the national groups in the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
"In the case of Members of the United Nations not represented in the Permanent Court of Arbitration, candidates shall be nominated by national groups appointed for this purpose by their governments under the same conditions as these prescribed for members of the Permanent Court of Arbitration by Article 44 of the Convention of The Hague of 1907 for the pacific settlement of international disputes."
Concept of writ under constitution law of India?
In Indian constitutional law, a writ is a formal order issued by a higher court to a lower court or authority to perform a specific act or refrain from doing something. The Constitution of India provides for five types of writs under Article 32 and Article 226: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto. These writs serve as powerful tools for the enforcement of fundamental rights and ensure accountability in governance. They empower individuals to seek judicial intervention against unlawful actions or omissions by public authorities.
In the 1972 Asma Jillani case, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, CJ Yakub Ali declared General Yahya Khan an illegal usurper and all the actions of his government as illegal.
The Chief Justice at the time was Justice Hamoodur Rahman. The verdict invalidated the infamous 'doctrine of necessity' & forced Z A Bhutto to lift Martial Law & push a new Constitution through parliament in 4 days.
Yes there is, it is the World Court which is operated by the United Nations but which is located in the Hague, in the Netherlands, not in the main UN headquarters in New York City.
When did president of India refer to supreme court of India for advice?
As per Article 143 of Indian Constitution the President has a power to consult Supreme Court viz
(1) If at any time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen, or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court upon it, he may refer the question to that Court for consideration and the Court may, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.
(2) The President may, notwithstanding anything in the proviso to article 131, refer a dispute of the kind mentioned in the said proviso to the Supreme Court for opinion and the Supreme Court shall, after hearing as it things fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.
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Advisory Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under Article 143 of the Constitution.
This power implies Court's right to give advice, if sought. Under advisory jurisdiction, the President of India may refer any question of law or public importance to Supreme Court for its advice. But the Supreme Court is not bound to give advice. In case, the advice or the opinion of the Court is sent to the President, he may or may not accept it. The advice of the Court is not binding on the President. So far, whenever the Court has given its advice, the President has always accepted it. The Court refused to give its advice on the question whether a temple existed at the spot, where Babri Masjid was built at Ayodhya.
Who is the chief justice of rajasthan?
As of July 2014, the Chief Justice of Rajasthan's High Court is Amitava Roy. Mr. Roy was sworn in on January 2, 2013.
