Hague Court Says Indus Waters Treaty Still Valid, India Must Comply
What Happened
The Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled that India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty does not justify terminating or pausing treaty obligations, and stated that the 1960 water-sharing pact remains in force. The court also issued interim directions related to the Ratle hydropower project in Jammu & Kashmir while technical disputes continue to be examined.
Key Takeaways
The ruling backs Pakistan's position that the treaty remains legally binding, but India has rejected the decision, calling the court "illegally constituted" and insisting it has no jurisdiction over India's sovereign decisions. The dispute is likely to keep India-Pakistan water tensions in focus.