The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed Punjab’s plea to modify its May 6 order on releasing water to Haryana from Bhakra Dams. The court stated Punjab could still refer the matter to the central government. Punjab’s arguments regarding procedural shortcomings and material facts were rejected, affirming compliance with prior decisions.
On Tuesday(19th March),The Supreme Court, led by Justices Oka and Bhuyan, addresses critical questions in Karnataka’s lawsuit over Cauvery water sharing. The legal conundrum revolves around reevaluating water sharing agreements with neighboring states. The Court has outlined crucial questions and allotted six weeks for submission of documents, with the case scheduled for further hearing on May 7.
