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Anjali ThakurAIR 43· 2023

Question 10GS2GS2

In light of the recent demands to amend the Indus Waters Treaty, discuss the possible implications it could have on the water-sharing mechanism between India and Pakistan.

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Main Body

Indus Water treaty brokers by world bank took place in 1960 with Indus dispute resolution mechanism.

Recently India demanded for amendments which can't be done unilaterally.

[Reasons]WB appointing both neutral expert and court of arbitration

[Frequent disputes] arised between India-Pakistan.

[Possible implications]

1If evoked → can cause water scarcity in Pakistan.
2No better mechanism devised till now.

[Way Forward]

1should follow designated mechanism
2Permanent Imaads commission
3Neutral experts
4Court of Arbitration
5Negotiating further to see any alternative for dispute.

It has been praised as one of the most successful treaty between conflict ridden nations.

Indian constitution is a blend of parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacyboth have considerable influence on it.

[Influence Index]

┌─ Parliamentary Sovereignty ─────────────────┬─ Judicial Supremacy ─────┐

│ (1) Power to amend Constitution (Art 368) │ (1) Basic Structure │

│ (2) Passing legislation │ (2) Judicial review │

│ (3) checks over other organs │ Art 42, 32, 226 │

└────────────────────────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────┘

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Conclusion

It has been praised as one of the most successful treaties between conflict ridden nations.

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Diagram

Comparison diagram showing Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy with their respective powers and influence

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Topper

Anjali Thakur

AIR 432023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Pakistan relations

Indus Waters Treaty and dispute mechanisms

Writing Stats

180

Total words

9

Paragraphs

analytical

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