This is the biggest legal institution of the world consisting upon the 15 judges. These judges are appointed by consultation and consent of both, General Assembly and Security Council. The quorum of the judges to hear any matter is completed when out of 15 judges, 9 are present.
The judges of the International Court are appointed for the period of eight years but one third of this number is retired after every 3 years. The chairman is appointed by fifteen (15) judges amongst themselves.
If the equal vote in the favour and opposition of any matter are cast, the chairman uses his casting vote for the final verdict. The head quarter of the International Court is situated at The Hague; the Capital of Holland.