India has rejected the jurisdiction of the Hague-based court in the dispute concerning the Indus Waters Treaty and reiterated that the treaty remains in abeyance.
The development adds another layer of tension to relations between India and Pakistan. The dispute remains closely watched because of the treaty’s importance to water management and bilateral relations.
India’s position signals that it does not accept the court’s role in the matter, while the disagreement continues to develop through diplomatic and legal channels.
