(Fgv 2008)
Most of their criticism stems from the Hyde Act, passed last year by American lawmakers to allow nuclear trade with India. It contains a nonbinding clause directing the U.S. president to determine whether India is cooperating with American efforts to confront Iran about its nuclear program. That has been seized on by Indian critics as proof that Washington intends to direct New Delhi's foreign policy.
(Doubts grow over U.S. - India nuclear deal - By MATTHEW ROSENBERG)
According to the text, the Hyde Act:
is taken as evidence of American meddling in Indian affairs
formally binds India to American foreign policy
was put together explicitly to punish Iran
gives Indian critics a seizure
gives legitimacy to India's foreign policy