India Rejects Arbitration Award on Indus Waters Treaty

On 31st August 2026, India rejected the latest award by the Court of Arbitration on the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the body illegally constituted.

Key Points

India’s Position: India rejected the award and reiterated that it does not recognise the Court of Arbitration’s jurisdiction.
Illegal Constitution: India stated that the body was constituted by the World Bank in breach of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Non-Recognition: India has never recognised the legal existence of the Court of Arbitration.
No Participation: India has neither appeared before the body nor accepted its earlier pronouncements.
Sovereign Decisions: India asserted that the body has no jurisdiction over its sovereign decisions concerning water projects.
Effect of Awards: India stated that the tribunal’s present or future pronouncements will have no effect on its actions.
Treaty Status: India reiterated that its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in force.