India Dismisses Hague Ruling on Indus Waters Dispute

India rejected a ruling by The Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration concerning hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir opposed by Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty. India maintains the court was illegally constituted and holds the treaty in 'abeyance.'

India firmly rejected a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague on Saturday. The ruling concerns hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir that Pakistan has opposed under the Indus Waters Treaty.

The Indian government has stated that the Court of Arbitration, which issued the award on May 15, was illegally constituted, thus nullifying its decisions. The Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson reaffirmed India's stance, labeling the court's actions as 'null and void.'

This controversy stems from Pakistan's objections to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects. In a broader context, following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, India put the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in 'abeyance.' India's decision on this matter remains unchanged despite the ruling.