In Praise of Kaleidoscopic Judge: A Different Reading of Judge C. G. Weeramantry’s Jurisprudence Before the Power Politics in ICJ
In Praise of Kaleidoscopic Judge: A Different Reading of Judge C. G. Weeramantry’s Jurisprudence Before the Power Politics in ICJ

Summary/Abstract: The power politics has always been a great obstacle in reaching the just consensus in international law. In particular, the political realist approaches stemming from the powerful states often undermine the equality and justice in international legal sphere. Yet the judicial wisdom of some of the outstanding judges in the International Court of Justice have shown a remarkable audacity against trickiest power politics. This article unveils the universalist approach used by outstanding jurist late judge C. G. Weeramantry during his tenure at ICJ. This article seeks how judge Weeramantry delivered his judgements and advisory opinions as a jurist emerged from the Global South. This paper will assess the contribution made by Judge Weeramantry in a complex judicial space filled with power politics from both legal and philosophical perspectives.

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