India Rejects Indus Waters Treaty Ruling, Says Court Has No Jurisdiction
What Happened
India has rejected a ruling by the Hague-based Court of Arbitration on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling the body "illegally constituted" and asserting that it has no jurisdiction over India's sovereign decisions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance remains unchanged and that it does not recognize the authority of the court constituted by the World Bank.
Key Takeaways
The development deepens the India-Pakistan dispute over water sharing. By maintaining that the treaty remains in abeyance despite the arbitration ruling, India signals a tougher stance on water cooperation following the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, potentially adding another layer of tension to bilateral relations.