The Court of Arbitration at The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force, rejecting India's decision to hold the treaty in abeyance.

In its unanimous award issued today, the Court said that India could not unilaterally suspend or terminate the treaty and remains bound by its obligations, including those relating to hydroelectric projects on the Western Rivers.

The Court also ordered interim measures concerning India's Ratle Hydroelectric Plant, prohibiting the concreting of the dam wall and power intake structure above specified levels until ninety days after the Neutral Expert's final decision, expected in July 2027.

It also imposed a reporting measure relating to the Ratle project's construction schedule until shortly after the Neutral Expert's final decision.