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If one of the two parties to the dispute fails to appear before the Court during the oral proceedings,…

"Article 53 of the Statute of the ICJ" allows a party to call on the Court to decide in favour of its claim where the other party does not appear or fails to defend,…

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If one of the two parties to the dispute fails to appear before the Court during the oral proceedings, the other party may call upon the Court to decide the matter in favour of its claim. Which of the following provision provides for this?

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"Article 53 of the Statute of the ICJ" allows a party to call on the Court to decide in favour of its claim where the other party does not appear or fails to defend, provided the Court is satisfied of its jurisdiction and that the claim is well founded.

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