Judicial Career & International Service
- Services
Service in the Indian judiciary
Judicial and Legal Contributions in Service of Justice
Judicial Adjudication
Delivery of reasoned judgments in constitutional, civil, administrative, and public law matters with clarity.
Constitutional Interpretation
Upholding constitutional values, democratic principles, and the protection of fundamental rights.
Judicial Institutions
Contribution to judicial accountability, independence, and institutional credibility within the Indian.
International Judicial Service
Representation of India at the global judicial level, contributing to the development and applications.
Dispute Resolution
Participation in the peaceful resolution of complex legal disputes through principled judicial reasoning.
Promotion of Legal Ethics
Upholding high standards of judicial ethics, integrity, and professionalism, reinforcing public confidence.
- Education & Influences
Legal Education and Formative Influences
Educational Foundations and Early Influences Shaping Judicial Thought
Justice Dalveer Bhandari served with distinction as a Judge at the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. In this role, he represented India at the highest level of international adjudication and contributed significantly to the development and application of international law. As a judge of the ICJ, he participated in the adjudication of complex disputes between sovereign states, involving issues such as territorial sovereignty, treaty interpretation, international obligations, and state responsibility. His work required a deep understanding of international legal principles, diplomatic sensitivity, and impartial judicial reasoning.
- Judicial Impact
Landmark judgments, opinions, and contributions
A Lasting Impact on National and International Jurisprudence