The Economic Times

India rejects Indus Waters award, says treaty remains in abeyance; illegal court has no say in its actions

In a significant move, India has turned down the arbitration decision related to the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the arbitration body formed by the World Bank was not legitimate. Staunchly opposing all previous rulings made by this body, India has never recognized its legal authority. Therefore, the nation's position of keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance endures.