In February 2013, the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague ruled in favour of India’s position on the diversion of Kishanganga water setting aside the objections raised by
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– Pakistan raised objections to the project, arguing it violated the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), which governs the use of water from the Indus river system shared by India and Pakistan.
– The dispute was referred to the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague.
– In February 2013, the Court ruled on certain aspects of the dispute, generally allowing India to proceed with the project while also requiring India to maintain a minimum environmental flow of water downstream.