High Court Bench Hearing Cauvery Dispute; States Told to Follow Board Directives

The Supreme Court bench examined Tamil Nadu’s plea for an immediate order forcing Karnataka to release its share of Cauvery water. While the state’s lawyer insisted on a proportional allocation, the Court highlighted that the Cauvery Water Management Authority had already instructed water release in line with earlier orders. It warned the state that any further claim must be channeled through the CWMA, whose guidelines are binding. The hearing underscored the court’s reliance on the board’s technical expertise to settle inter‑state water conflicts.