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109 years ago, the grandfather gave the British a loan, now the grandson will collect it...the case has escalated from 35 thousand to crores
British-era loan: Sometimes a single piece of paper found in an old trunk can change the story. This is exactly what happened in a house in Sehore, where a more than 100-year-old account came back to life.
109-year-old accounts...made the British indebted; this Sehore family will send a notice to the British government
British government loan 1917: An interesting case has emerged from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. According to media reports, Seth Jumma Lal Ruthia loaned the British government 35,000 rupees in 1917. Now, his grandson, Vivek Ruthia, is preparing to send a legal notice to the British Crown regarding this historic loan recovery.
Loan of 1917, demand of 2026 (35000 rupees loan case)
It is said that during World War I, the British administration needed funds, and a wealthy businessman from Sehore, Jumma Lal Ruthia, offered assistance. In return, he provided written documents promising to repay the loan.
The family claims that the case fell into abeyance after independence. It is said that the ₹35,000 in 1917, including interest, could be worth over ₹1 crore today. They have the will and other documents.
Legal Notice to British Crown
According to international law, a sovereign country cannot renege on its past financial obligations. While legal experts agree that the timeframe in the agreement is crucial, the preparation of the British government's legal notice has brought the matter into the spotlight. The Ruthia family is known for its charitable and social work in Sehore. It is said that a large portion of the city is situated on their land. This is not just a monetary issue, but a story of a 109-year-old promise and a quest for justice.
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