India rejected a Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that said the 1960 Indus Water Treaty remains fully binding and that India must limit construction on a hydroelectric project in Kashmir. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the tribunal had no jurisdiction over India’s sovereign decisions and that its statements will not affect India’s actions.
WHO:India’s Ministry of External Affairs
WHAT:India rejected an arbitration ruling requiring it to uphold the 1960 Indus Water Treaty and limit hydroelectric project construction in Kashmir.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:India
WHY:India said the arbitration court had no jurisdiction to pronounce on India’s sovereign decisions regarding the treaty and related projects.
