Court Supports Laina Rawat’s Claim of Rs 75 Million, Complaint Within Timeframe

In a notable decision that represents a significant win for Laina Rawat, the court has ruled that her claim for Rs 75 million is well within the appropriate legal timeframe. On Wednesday, 26 March, Judge Véronique Kwok Yin Siong Yen dismissed the preliminary objection put forth by the state, the Commissioner of Police, and former Assistant Commissioner of Police Heman Jangi.

Rawat’s complaint, submitted on 30 May 2017, outlines grave allegations of abuse of power and degrading treatment following her arrest on 1 June 2015.

She described experiencing severe personal hardships as a result of her arrest, including being dismissed from her job without severance and being subjected to a damaging public smear campaign.

As the daughter of Dawood Rawat (Former Chairman Emeritus of BAI Group), she recounted the traumatic experience of being arbitrarily detained in the Moka facility under humiliating conditions, with her release occurring on 2 June 2015.

In their defence, the legal representatives of the accused argued that Rawat’s case was time-barred, citing the Public Officers Protection Act, mandating that any claims against police officers must be filed within two years.

They stated that the countdown should have begun on 2 April 2015, the day Bramer Bank’s licence was revoked and the BAI group was dismantled.

However, Rawat firmly contested this position, asserting that the timeframe for her complaint should begin from her arrest date, 1 June 2015.

In a clear verdict, Judge Siong Yen determined that Rawat’s complaint was appropriately filed within the legal limits, noting that “the cause of action” manifested on 1 June 2015, making the complaint, lodged on 30 May 2017, entirely valid.

Consequently, the defendants’ preliminary objection was rejected.

The next hearing in this significant matter is set for 8 April, marking another critical step in Laina Rawat’s quest for justice.

Source: Defi Media