Archive · 18 Jul 2026
India Rejects Hague Court Award on Indus Waters Treaty
India and Pakistan have a long-standing agreement called the Indus Waters Treaty about sharing river water.
Recently, a court in The Hague made a decision about this treaty, but India said it doesn't accept this decision because it thinks the court was set up wrong.
India also said it won't follow the treaty fully until Pakistan stops supporting terrorism against India.
India has paused some activities like sharing information and meetings, but it's still letting the water flow to Pakistan.
Pakistan, on the other hand, has responded with threats, saying any interference could lead to war.
India says it has been fair for 60 years, but Pakistan has used the treaty to delay India's projects.
India rejected the Hague Court of Arbitration's award on the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it null and void.
India considers the court illegally constituted and has paused treaty-related activities but continues water supplies to Pakistan.
The suspension is conditional on Pakistan abandoning support for cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan has responded with threats, including potential military action against Indian dams.
India has historically adhered to the treaty despite conflicts and terrorism, while Pakistan has used dispute mechanisms to delay Indian projects.
- Who
- India and Pakistan
- What
- India rejects Hague court award on Indus Waters Treaty
- When
- May 15, 2026 (award issued), July 3, 2026 (MEA reaffirmation)
- Where
- The Hague (court), India and Pakistan (dispute)
- Why
- India considers the court illegally constituted and cites Pakistan's support for terrorism
- Treaty
- Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) 1960
- Court
- Court of Arbitration (CoA) at The Hague
- India's Position
- Treaty in abeyance, court illegally constituted
- Pakistan's Response
- Threats of military action
- India's Actions
- Paused data-sharing, meetings, dispute resolution
- Water Flow
- Continues uninterrupted to Pakistan
- Condition for Resumption
- Pakistan abandons cross-border terrorism