United Nations Security Council Resolution 105 – International Court of Justice
105 (1954). Resolution of 28 July 1954
The Security Council,
Noting with regret the death of Judge Sir Benegal Narsing Rau on 30 November 1953,
Noting further that a vacancy in the Court for the remainder of the deceased’s term of office has thus occurred and must be filled in accordance with the terms of the Statute of the International Court of Justice,
Noting that, in accordance with Article 14 of the Statute, the date of the election to fill this vacancy shall be fixed by the Security Council,
- Decides that an election to fill the vacancy shall take place during the ninth session of the General Assembly;
2. Decides further that this election shall take place. prior to the regular election to be held at the same session to fill the five vacancies which will occur owing to the expiration on 5 February 1955 of the terms of five members.
Adopted at the 677th meeting.
