Article 36(2) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice outlines the jurisdiction of the court. It states that the jurisdiction of the ICJ is based on two principles - consent of the parties and treaties and conventions in force. This means that the court can only hear cases if the parties involved have agreed to its jurisdiction or if there is a treaty or convention in place that gives the court the authority to settle disputes. This article underscores the importance of consent and international agreements in determining the court's jurisdiction.
