India has dismissed the Court of Arbitration’s supplemental award on the Kishenganga and Ratle projects, deeming it illegal and asserting that it is not bound by the Indus Waters Treaty. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the Treaty is in abeyance due to Pakistan’s support for terrorism, invalidating any external tribunal’s authority.
A Singapore court has Sets Aside the order passed by a panel led by former Chief Justice of India, saying it was not fair. The court said the panel did not properly examine both sides’ arguments. It also used the wrong legal rules and contract terms. The judgment said this went against the basic rules of natural justice.
