International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

In a significant victory for India at the UN, international law expert Neeru Chadha has won a crucial election to a top UN judicial body that deals with disputes related to the law of the sea, becoming the first Indian woman to be appointed as a judge at the tribunal.

About ITLOS:

  • The Hamburg-based ITLOS, established in 1996, is one of dispute settlement mechanisms under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) that entered into force in 1994.
  • The Tribunal is composed of 21 independent members who are elected from among persons enjoying the highest reputation for fairness and integrity and of recognised competence in the field of the law of the sea.
  • The tribunal is based in Hamburg, Germany.
  • The Tribunal has the power to settle disputes between party states. Currently, there are 161 parties.
  • India is also a signatory to this convention.

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