Lawyer Ready to Reveal Expenses in Pension Reform Challenge

Barrister Sanjeev Teeluckdharry has declared his willingness to produce details of his personal expenses in the Supreme Court as part of his constitutional challenge against the hike in the Basic Retirement Pension (BRP) eligibility age to 65.

High-Profile Response to Top Officials

The move marks an important stage in the case, which contests the raising of the BRP eligibility age from 60 to 65, enacted through the Finance Act 2025.

Mr. Teeluckdharry filed his replies on Monday, November 3, 2025, to requests for clarification (“particulars”) made by the defendants:

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, Deputy Prime Minister Paul Bérenger, and Minister Ashok Subron. The matter was called before Chief Justice Bibi Rehana Mungly-Gulbul.

Details Requested by the Defence

The defendants’ requests specifically sought lists of pro bono cases argued by Mr. Teeluckdharry, details of his personal expenses, and the reasoning behind his claim that the BRP reform would cause him personal prejudice.

Teeluckdharry’s Position on Particulars

• On Personal Expenses: The lawyer asserts that the required expense details can be produced at trial. This would involve potentially summoning representatives from key bodies such as the Central Electricity Board, the Central Water Authority, the National Transport Authority, the Mauritius Revenue Authority, and the Ministry of Social Security.
• On Pro Bono Work: Mr. Teeluckdharry explained he does not hold an exhaustive list of his pro bono interventions, stating he has assisted numerous individuals from “vulnerable backgrounds or in causes related to human rights”.
• Key Cases Cited: He did, however, cite several significant cases, including the constitutional challenge against the biometric identity card, actions concerning the re-registration of SIM cards, COVID regulations, and complaints related to cases of police torture.

Similar Challenges Awaiting Hearing

Two other similar complaints were also called on Monday, November 3, 2025. They were filed by Nishal Joyram, a teacher and former auditor, and by the couple Sariffuddin and Bibi Raheza Jaulim.

All three parties condemn the pension reform as an arbitrary measure, adopted without national consultation, which they claim would deprive them of several years of retirement income.

The exchange of particulars is ongoing in all three cases. They are now scheduled to be called again on November 17, 2025.

Source: Defi Media