Case: Kishenganga and Ratle Hydroelectric Projects Dispute between India and Pakistan
Case Judgment:
The PCA tribunal held that it has jurisdiction to deal with Pakistan’s concerns over India’s hydropower projects, specifically the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. The court emphasized that once arbitration proceedings are underway, one party cannot disrupt or halt the process by withdrawing or declaring the treaty suspended.
Key Issues:
– Dispute over project designs and their impact on downstream flows
– Jurisdiction of the PCA and interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty
– India’s suspension of the treaty and its implications for India-Pakistan relations
Implications:
This ruling has significant implications for the Indus Waters Treaty and the relationship between India and Pakistan. Stay tuned for further updates on this complex and evolving issue.
