Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Pakistan Welcomes Court Ruling; India Rejects
India and Pakistan disagree about a court's ruling on water projects.
Pakistan likes the ruling, viewing it as a victory.
India disagrees, saying the court is not legitimate.
India paused the Indus Waters Treaty after a terrorist attack.
The court says it can still make decisions despite India's actions.
This is a disagreement over the court's power and the treaty.
Pakistan welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration's ruling on the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects.
India rejected the ruling, stating it does not recognize the court's authority.
The Court of Arbitration said India's decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance does not limit its competence.
Pakistan views the ruling as a major legal win and a check on India.
India put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Who
- India, Pakistan, and the Court of Arbitration are the main parties.
- What
- The Court of Arbitration ruled on the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects.
- When
- Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.
- Where
- Related to hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- India disputes the court's legitimacy and views the arbitration as illegal.
India
Pakistan
Court Jurisdiction
India
The Court of Arbitration is illegal and lacks jurisdiction.
Pakistan
The Court of Arbitration has the authority to make decisions.
Pakistan's Actions
India
Pakistan is using international forums to evade responsibility for terrorism.
Pakistan
Pakistan is seeking accountability through international bodies.
- Disputed Projects
- Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects
- Treaty
- Indus Waters Treaty (1960)
- Court's Ruling
- Binding, according to the court
- India's Stance
- Does not recognize the court's legitimacy
- Pakistan's Stance
- Welcomes the court's ruling
- Action Taken
- India put the treaty in abeyance
Sources
India Rejects WB Order over Water
India calls Court of Arbitration on Indus Waters Treaty 'illegal', rejects its ruling on J&K dam projects
India rejects Hague court's ‘illegal’ ruling on J&K hydroelectric projects: 'Charade at Pakistan's behest'
India rejects arbitration court’s ‘ruling’ on Kishanganga, Ratle power projects
Pakistan welcomes Court of Arbitration’s ruling on J&K hydroelectric projects
