The UK Court of Appeal recently ruled that by ratifying the 1958 New York Convention, India did NOT waive its right to claim sovereign immunity in English courts. That means even if an arbitration tribunal rules in favor of foreign investors (like in the Devas case), enforcement isn’t automatic; especially against a state. This 2026 decision reinforces that sovereign immunity remains a procedural shield, not a negotiable term. For aspirants eyeing international law or government litigation careers, this case is a masterclass in how treaties don’t always override domestic legal protections. The takeaway? Even global arbitration doesn’t mean global enforcement; especially when a country says ‘not in my court.’