The main function of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is to settle legal disputes between countries and provide advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. It acts as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and aims to promote the peaceful resolution of international disputes. The ICJ operates based on the principle of consent, meaning that countries must agree to submit to its jurisdiction in order for a case to be heard. The court's decisions are binding and final, and it plays a crucial role in upholding international law and promoting justice on a global scale.
