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The Bozkurt-Lotus Case is a maritime accident that occurred on 2 August 1926 in international waters off the coast of the island of Midilli, and the ensuing international legal dispute. This case holds significant historical and legal importance as it affirmed the judicial authority and sovereignty of the newly established Republic of Türkiye, definitively marked the end of the capitulations era, and established an important precedent in international law regarding jurisdiction over maritime inc

International Court of Justice (ICJ), is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN), tasked with resolving disputes between states in accordance with international law and providing advisory opinions on legal matters at the request of UN organs and authorized specialized agencies. The Court was established by the UN Charter and its operation is governed by the Statute of the International Court of Justice, an integral part of the UN Charter.HistoryThe ICJ was established in 1945 as

International legal personality is not regulated by a general norm and therefore carries a controversial quality. Its determination must be made in light of theory and practice.Two fundamental criteria have been established for international legal personality:1. The capacity to possess rights and obligations arising from international law.2. The ability to directly protect and defend rights arising from international law at the international level. (The existence of a judicial body is not a cond