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Which Indian jurist was elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026тАУ2035 term?
Neeru Chadha
Bimal N. Patel
Harish Salve
Dalveer Bhandari
Bimal N. Patel
Bimal N. Patel elected as Judge of ITLOS for the 2026-2035 term.
This significant achievement ensures India's continued representation at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Bimal N. Patel was elected during the 36th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS, held at the United Nations in New York, where he received 115 of 168 valid votes. He will succeed Neeru Chadha on 1 October 2026, emphasizing India's active role in international maritime law.
Bimal N. Patel elected with 115 of 168 valid votes.
Term duration: 2026-2035.
Succeeding Neeru Chadha starting October 1, 2026.
ITLOS is located in Hamburg, Germany.
B is correct тАФ Bimal N. Patel elected as Judge for the 2026-2035 term.
Remember ITLOS is part of UNCLOS, which is crucial for maritime issues and has broad implications for global trade and environmental law.