Inter-state river water disputes: a historical review

India has a federal set‐up and about 80% of water resources are derived from inter‐state rivers. There have naturally been a number of disputes among the states regarding allocation and utilization of waters of inter‐state rivers. This article is a historical review of the resolution of such disputes under the present constitutional provisions and the experience gained. It is hoped that this will be of use in the resolution of such disputes in other countries.