An Introduction to the International Court of Justice

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Description
An Introduction to the International Court of Justice provides an analytical understanding of the Statute of the International Court of Justice. The chapters give an Article-wise commentary on the establishment, composition and jurisdiction of the Court. The book offers an insight into the working of the ICJ by analyzing the process of pleading, evidence and judgment in a detailed fashion. Further, the contribution of the ICJ in the development of the law of use of force and human rights is explored. The leading case laws decided by the Court are discussed with a narration of facts, arguments and judgments.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Establishment of the International Court of Justice
Chapter 2 : Composition of the International Court of Justice
Chapter 3 : Jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice
Chapter 4 : The International Court of Justice and Sources of International Law
Chapter 5 : Working of the International Court of Justice
Chapter 6 : The International Court of Justice and Use of Force
Chapter 7 : International Court of Justice and Development of Human Rights
Chapter 8 : Important Cases Decided by the International Court of Justice
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Author Details
DR BHANU PRATAP, is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. His areas of interest are International Law, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Comparative Constitutional Law. He completed his Ph.D. from the University of Lucknow. He was awarded a Gold Medal in his L.L.M. from the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. Dr Bhanu Pratap is the co-author of the Textbook on Public International Law. He has published 22 articles in various national and international journals. He has also been a guest lecturer at Harris-Stowe State University, USA. 
HONEY DHAWAN, completed her graduation from the University of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and LL.M. from the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, where she was awarded three gold medals for academic excellence. She worked as an Assistant Professor of Law at Amity Law School, Lucknow Campus, and is pursuing her Ph.D. from the Faculty of Law,  university of Lucknow.
Foreword by
PROF. Preeti MISRA, Head , Department of Human Rights Dean, School of Legal Studies Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University