India’s Water Rights on River Ravi Binding Pakistan’s Legal Options

Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has stated that India holds legal rights to River Ravi water under the Indus Water Treaty, prohibiting Pakistan from pursuing action against its neighboring country at the International Court of Justice. The treaty, signed in 1960, grants India control over the waters of Ravi, along with Sutlej and Beas. According to Tarar, Pakistan cannot unilaterally challenge the treaty or seek legal recourse at the ICJ on this matter. Despite India’s desire to exit the treaty, the ICJ has prevented such action, recognizing the potential for conflict over water resources.

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