HC notice to Qatar Consulate over Indian man's death

Image
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Apr 08 2014 | 6:59 PM IST
The Bombay High Court today issued a notice to Qatar Consulate in response to a petition filed by a city resident alleging foul play in the death of his brother in the west Asian country last year.
Jitender Singh (38) moved to Qatar in September last after getting a job as a clerk with J M Mehta and Company and Qatar Engineering and Constructions.
According to his brother and the petitioner Dilipsingh Khalsa, on November 26, 2013 his family was informed by Qatar authorities that Jitender had died due to heart and respiratory failure, and the body would be sent to India after the relatives sent a No Objection Certificate.
The family however suspects foul play and wants an independent inquiry into his death by the Indian authorities, the petition says.
The family has also sought a compensation of Rs 70 lakh from the employer company, and unconditional hand-over of his body.
The High Court today posted the next hearing to April 11.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Apr 08 2014 | 6:59 PM IST

Next Story