Ukraine moves International Court of Justice (ICJ), files case against Russia.

Why in news?

• The lawsuit demands that Russia be held accountable for distorting the concept of genocide to justify aggression.
• International Court of Justice is principal judicial organ of United Nations established in June 1945 by Charter of UN.
• Seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).
• It is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.
• Judge Dalveer Bhandari from India is among present members.
• Its official languages are English and French.