The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations and serves as its primary judicial body. Based in The Hague, it settles legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on international legal questions. Composed of 15 judges elected for nine-year terms, the ICJ handles cases involving territorial disputes, treaty violations, and other issues of international law. While its decisions are binding, enforcement depends on the cooperation of states. The ICJ plays a key role in promoting international law and resolving conflicts peacefully.