What is the 39 optional clause 39 in the ICJ Statute ........

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What is the 'optional; clause' in the ICJ Statute?

Optional clause is the clause in the ICJ Statute, which provides for the applicable law, according to the intention of the parties

Optional clause determines the intention of the parties to accept that the decision of the Court will be final and binding

Optional clause is the declaration deposited by a State, whereby it accepts the jurisdiction of the Court in respect of international legal disputes in relation to any other State accepting the same obligation

Optional clause is the clause that the parties deposit, which sets out the procedure of the written and oral pleadings

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Explanation:

Under article 36(2) ICJ Statute, a State may deposit with the UN Secretary-General a declaration whereby it accepts the jurisdiction of the Court in respect of international legal disputes in relation to any other State accepting the same obligation. States making such declarations accept the jurisdiction of the Court as compulsory.