18 April - The International Court of Justice held its inaugural meeting in 1946

 

On 18 April 1946, The International Court of Justice held its inaugural meeting in The Hague, Netherlands.

The International Court of Justice, is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN). It settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. The ICJ is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between countries, with its rulings and opinions serving as primary sources of international law.

The court is composed of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council, and its seat is in The Hague, Netherlands.