Who Is the Indian Expert Who Took Oath as an ITLOS Judge on 1 October 2026? | Current Affairs

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❓ Question: Which Indian expert took oath as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on 1 October 2026?

✅ Answer: Dr. Bimal N. Patel

📌 Key Facts

Name: Dr. Bimal N. Patel

Position: Judge, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

Oath Date: 1 October 2026

Term: Nine years (2026–2035)

Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany

Previous Role: Vice-Chancellor of Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat

Expertise: International law, law of the sea and maritime governance

Significance: His appointment continues India’s representation on this international judicial body.
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ITLOS is an independent judicial body established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It adjudicates disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the Convention.

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