Indian Citizen Sues for 1 Billion Rupees Compensation After Wife's Death During Nepal Protests

A citizen of India has filed a lawsuit demanding 100 crore Indian Rupees in compensation following the death of his wife during the demonstrations held on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year.

According to Indian media, the Indian citizen, identified as Ranbir Singh Gola, filed the case in the Delhi High Court. His petition states that his wife, Rajesh Gola, died on Bhadra 24 during the agitation related to the 'Genji' protests.

Ranbir alleged in his petition that his wife Rajesh died after falling from the fourth floor of the hotel. He claimed that when the hotel started burning during the arson, they had to go to the roof seeking help, and as rescue was not provided for a long time, his wife lost her life while attempting to jump.

Ranbir has named the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, and the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kathmandu as respondents in the lawsuit. He alleges that the hotel administration assured guests of their safety, prevented them from checking out, and sent them to the upper floors when the fire started. He mentioned in his petition that despite repeatedly pleading with the Indian Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs for rescue, no assistance was provided.

Indian media reported that Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav of the Delhi High Court held a preliminary hearing on this petition on Monday.

During this hearing, Justice Kaurav questioned the petitioner regarding the court's jurisdiction over an incident that occurred in Nepal. He also expressed reservations about naming the Hyatt Hotel as a respondent in the petition.

He pointed out the necessity of amending the petition and postponed the hearing on the case until February 26. The court stated that the next hearing would only take place after the necessary amendments are made to the petition, according to the court.