India’s foreign ministry has asserted that the international Court of Arbitration lacks the legal authority to rule on the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, emphasizing that New Delhi does not recognize the court’s legitimacy. This statement follows a recent ruling from the court which favored Pakistan, insisting that India must comply with treaty stipulations while designing new hydro-electric power projects on rivers flowing into Pakistan. India’s position underscores its commitment to maintaining sovereignty over its water resources and highlights the ongoing complexities in India-Pakistan relations concerning water sharing, reflecting the need for bilateral dialogue rather than external arbitration.