India has firmly rejected a ruling from the Hague-based Court of Arbitration (CoA) regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), deeming it 'null and void.' The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the CoA is 'illegally constituted' and that India has never recognized its authority. The ruling, issued on May 15, 2026, pertains to issues of water management under the IWT, which was established on September 19, 1960. India placed the treaty in abeyance following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, asserting its rights as a sovereign nation under international law. The MEA emphasized that while the treaty is in abeyance, India is not obligated to adhere to its terms. Furthermore, India has criticized Pakistan for its attempts to use the CoA as a means to divert attention from its support for terrorism, labeling these efforts as desperate attempts to avoid accountability. The MEA's position remains that any proceedings from the CoA are illegal and void due to its improper establishment.