In Kishanganga Project Dispute, a Major Victory for Pakistan against India at the International Court
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has dismissed India’s objection to its jurisdiction over the Kishanganga Project, a major legal victory for Pakistan.
The PCA is a non-UN intergovernmental organization located in The Hague. It is considered one of the most prestigious international arbitration bodies in the world.
Pakistan Water Supply Concerns and Kishanganga Project: Dispute at the PCA
Pakistan filed a case with the PCA in 2007, alleging that India’s design of the Kishanganga project would adversely affect Pakistan’s water supply. The PCA ruled in 2013 that India could make conditional changes to the project design, but Pakistan has continued to raise concerns about the project.
In January 2023, the PCA held a hearing on Pakistan’s case. India objected to the PCA’s jurisdiction, but the court has now rejected that objection.
This is a major victory for Pakistan, and it could have a significant impact on the Kishanganga project. The PCA is now expected to begin hearing the case on the merits.
Permanent Court Arbitration’s Decision in the Kishanganga Project Dispute
The decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration ( on the merits is a major victory for Pakistan. The Kishanganga project has been a contentious issue between Pakistan and India for many years. The project involves a hydroelectric power plant on the Kishanganga River in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan has raised concerns about the’s impact on its water supply, as it believes that it violates the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty between the two countries. the set to examine the case in detail, there is hope that a fair resolution can be reached. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for future water-sharing agreements between Pakistan and India.