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India Questions Existence of Hague Court Over Indus Water Treaty
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:39 PM
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India has raised doubts about the very existence of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, which is set to adjudicate the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan.
India has formally questioned the existence of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, the body slated to hear disputes over the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. The PCA, according to Indian officials, is not a conventional court but an administrative body that provides registry and tribunal formation services. Its decisions are binding only if both parties agree to them.
The Indian government’s stance suggests that it does not recognize the PCA as a legitimate adjudicatory institution for this treaty. This move follows a series of diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan over water sharing and has raised concerns about the future of the treaty’s enforcement.
Experts note that the PCA’s role is largely facilitative, and its rulings require mutual consent. India’s challenge could complicate the dispute resolution process and potentially delay any resolution of water-sharing issues.
The international community watches closely as the dispute could affect regional stability and the livelihoods of millions who depend on the Indus River system.
The Indian government’s stance suggests that it does not recognize the PCA as a legitimate adjudicatory institution for this treaty. This move follows a series of diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan over water sharing and has raised concerns about the future of the treaty’s enforcement.
Experts note that the PCA’s role is largely facilitative, and its rulings require mutual consent. India’s challenge could complicate the dispute resolution process and potentially delay any resolution of water-sharing issues.
The international community watches closely as the dispute could affect regional stability and the livelihoods of millions who depend on the Indus River system.