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The first Indian appointed as a Judge of the International Court of Justice was -
Question

The first Indian appointed as a Judge of the International Court of Justice was -

A.

Justice P.N. Bhagwati

B.

Justice Nagendra Singh

C.

Justice Krishna Iyyer

D.

None of the above

Correct option is B


Justice Nagendra Singh was the first Indian appointed as a Judge of the International Court of Justice. He served from 1973 to 1988 and was also the President of the ICJ from 1985 to 1988.
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Nagendra Singh made significant contributions to international law and is remembered for his role in the ICJ's judgments on various international disputes.
Additional Knowledge
· P.N. Bhagwati and Krishna Iyyer: Not appointed to the ICJ, though both were notable figures in Indian law.

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