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India Rejects Hague Court's Indus Waters Treaty Ruling
WHY IT MATTERS
The rejection of the Hague Court's ruling may lead to further diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, which have been at odds over the Indus Waters Treaty for years, with significant implications for the region's water resources and economic stability.
What happened
India has rejected the Hague Court's ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, citing lack of jurisdiction. The country maintained that it has never appeared before the body and has refused to take cognisance of its earlier pronouncements.
This move comes after the Hague Court's draft order, which was leaked earlier, suggested that India's actions on the treaty were in breach of international law.
India's stance is based on its refusal to participate in the proceedings, which it claims renders the court's ruling invalid.
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'No Jurisdiction': India Rejects Hague Court's Indus Waters Treaty Ruling
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