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The Print
a day ago
- The Print
Indians charged by CBI for 2008 & 2011 murders in UAE & Bahrain—the cases & law barring extradition
These are among unique cases investigated by the CBI, based on recommendations from the government and material evidence shared with the agency by the Ministry of External Affairs as provided by the foreign authorities. More than 14 years later, on 10 June 2025, India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against Mahla for the alleged murder. A week before that, the agency filed a chargesheet against another Indian national for a 2008 murder in Abu Dhabi. New Delhi: On the morning of 31 January 2011, Bahraini national Mohammed Sultan Al-Motawa was killed allegedly by his driver, an Indian citizen. Bahraini courts found evidence conclusive enough to order life imprisonment for Subhash Chander Mahla in absentia. He had fled the kingdom after committing the alleged offence. The agency has charged Mahla under section 302 (murder) and 404 (dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by a deceased person at the time of their death) of the Indian Penal Code based on forensic evidence and other related material shared by the Bahraini authorities with the Government of India. An agency spokesperson said Friday the investigation revealed that Mahla was aggrieved by his employer's continued misbehaviour and planned to kill him. On 31 January 2011 when his boss was alone, the accused assaulted him with a solid, traumatising tool, leaving him dead. After Al-Motawa's death, Mahla also stole the money from his slain employer, the spokesperson further said. In the second case, the agency filed a chargesheet against Inder Jit Singh on 17 June 2025 for allegedly murdering another Indian citizen, Rama Lingam Natesan, in Abu Dhabi in August 2008. Natesan used to sell international SIM cards in Abu Dhabi and Singh would purchase them from him on a credit basis, the CBI spokesperson said, 'Over a period of time, the debt of Inder Jit Singh reached AED (Arab Emirates dirham) 300. Due to this, a dispute broke out between them. When Rama Lingam Natesan asked the employer of Inder Jit Singh to deduct his outstanding dues from his salary, Inder Jit Singh hatched a plan to kill Rama Lingam Natesan. On 28.08.2008, finding Rama Lingam Natesan alone, Inder Jit Singh assaulted him with a sharp knife causing grievous injuries to him, to which he later succumbed,' the spokesperson said. CBI FILES CHARGE SHEETS AGAINST TWO INDIAN NATIONALS FOR MURDER IN UAE AND BAHRAIN — Central Bureau of Investigation (India) (@CBIHeadquarters) June 27, 2025 Before filing the chargesheets, the agency obtained sanctions from the central government after the conclusion of investigations and examined the accused based on evidence shared by U.A.E. and Bahraini authorities, officials said. However, neither was arrested as they never evaded examination by the agency, ThePrint has learnt. Trials of crimes committed abroad Investigation into crimes committed by foreign nationals in a country are covered by the extradition treaties signed between the nationalities involved. In the instant cases, the need for local prosecution arose from the treaties India has signed with the U.A.E. and Bahrain. The treaties bar extradition. In Singh's case, the Abu Dhabi trial court-Criminal Circuit handed him the death penalty in April 2009, and ordered him to pay the blood money (monetary support for the victim's kin) of 200 AED. UAE authorities reached out to their Indian counterparts for extradition, which is barred by Article 5 of the treaty between the two countries. So, the public prosecution in Abu Dhabi requested its counterparts in New Delhi in September 2012 to try the accused in a competent court. 'The nationals of the Contracting States shall not be extradited to the other Contracting State, provided that the requested State shall submit the case to its competent authorities for prosecution if the act committed is considered as an offence under the laws of both Contracting States,' says the Article 5 of the India-UAE extradition treaty signed in 1999. Following on, the UAE embassy in New Delhi issued a note verbale in May 2016 seeking Singh's prosecution in India. A month later, the Ministry of External Affairs responded to the note, seeking additional information beyond the dossier shared by the UAE authorities to establish the identity of the accused. It had sought a certified copy of the accused's passport, as well as his photograph, to verify identity, fulfilling a total of four requirements. Diplomatic exchanges flew back and forth between the MEA and the UAE embassy in New Delhi until November 2016, when the ministry wrote to the CBI to launch local prosecution in the matter. The agency was mandated to perform this task earlier in May of that year by the Ministry of Personnel and Public Grievances, and to seek sanction for it from the MHA under Section 188 of the CrPC, which deals with offences committed outside India. Based on the letter from the MEA, the agency finally booked Inder Jit Singh, a resident of Punjab's Jalandhar, on 22 January 2020, under Section 302 of the IPC. A similar provision was applied in the case of Mahla, who hails from Rajasthan's Sikar district. A Bahraini court handed him life sentence in his absence. As his extradition was not possible under the terms of the treaty, the Bahraini authorities sought to prosecute him locally. 'Extradition shall be refused if the person wanted is a national of the requested State. For the purpose of this Treaty, nationality of the person sought for extradition shall be determined to be that at the time of the commission of the offence,' says the Article 6 of the India-Bahrain treaty signed in January 2004. Based on material evidence shared with the Ministry of External Affairs, Mahla was booked under sections 302 and 404 of the IPC on 28 April 2022. 'The available information and documents as received from Kingdom of Bahrain through Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi are self-explanatory and disclose that there is sufficient evidence against Mr. Subhash Chandar Mahla to charge him for committing murder of Mohammed Sultan Al-Motawa at Bahrain on 31/01/2011,' the FIR stated. It also revealed that Mahla fled to India immediately after committing the murder. 'In view of the Extradition Agreement dt. 13/01/2004 between Republic of India and Kingdom of Bahrain, Local Prosecution against Mr. Subhash Chandar Mahla is being launched and he is charged for committing murder of Mohammed Sultan Al-Motawa at Bahrain on 31/01/2011 and also for committing Criminal Misappropriation of property possessed by deceased at the time of death which is an offence u/s 302 and 404 of IPC,' the FIR adds. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: Prioritising extradition requests, speeding up legal assistance — high-level UK delegation visits CBI
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Murder over Dh300: India charges man 17 years after killing compatriot in Abu Dhabi
Seventeen years after an Indian national was killed in Abu Dhabi, allegedly over unpaid phone bills amounting to just Dh300, India's top investigative agency has finally filed a charge sheet against the alleged killer. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) posted the update on June 27 via X confirming that it had launched local prosecution against the accused, Inder Jit Singh, under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. CBI FILES CHARGE SHEETS AGAINST TWO INDIAN NATIONALS FOR MURDER IN UAE AND BAHRAIN — Central Bureau of Investigation (India) (@CBIHeadquarters) June 27, 2025 The case dates back to August 28, 2008, when Singh allegedly stabbed fellow Indian Rama Lingam Natesan to death in the UAE capital following a dispute over international SIM cards. According to CBI, Natesan used to sell SIM cards on credit to Singh, who defaulted on payments over time. The total outstanding amount reached Dh300. When Natesan asked Singh's employer to deduct the dues from his salary, Singh allegedly hatched a plan to kill him. He reportedly assaulted Natesan with a sharp knife, inflicting fatal injuries. The CBI said it coordinated with the UAE authorities and India's Ministry of External Affairs to gather admissible evidence. With sanction from India's Ministry of Home Affairs, the agency has now filed a formal charge sheet in a special court in New Delhi. In a related development, the CBI has also charged another Indian national, Subhash Chander Mahla, for murdering his employer in Bahrain in 2011. Mahla, who worked as a driver, allegedly attacked his employer with a blunt instrument after being 'aggrieved by his misbehaviour,' according to the CBI. He has been charged under Sections 302 and 404 of the IPC. The agency said both prosecutions were launched at the request of UAE and Bahraini authorities and reflect its commitment to holding Indian nationals accountable for crimes committed overseas. 'As the nodal agency to launch local prosecution, the CBI continues its efforts to bring culprits to face law and fulfil India's international obligations,' the agency said in a statement.
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
CBI Files Charges Against 2 Indian Nationals For Murder In UAE, Bahrain
New Delhi: CBI has filed charge sheets against two Indian nationals before a special court in New Delhi, in connection with two separate murder cases in the UAE and Bahrain, an official said on Friday. On the basis of requests from the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain, for crimes committed abroad by Indian nationals, CBI launched Local Prosecution and finalised investigations. "CBI closely coordinated with Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India to obtain evidence admissible as per Indian Law from authorities of UAE and Bahrain and successfully launched prosecution against the accused persons, Inder Jit Singh and Subhash Chander Mahla," the agency said in a statement. On the basis of request from United Arab Emirates, in murder case of Indian national Rama Lingam Natesan in Abu Dhabi, CBI registered a case against Indian national Inder Jit Singh, under section 302 of Indian Penal Code. During investigation, it was established that the deceased Rama Lingam Natesan used to sell international SIM cards at Abu Dhabi, UAE and Inder Jit Singh used to purchase international SIM cards from him on credit basis. Over a period of time, debt of Inder Jit Singh reached AED 300 (United Arab Emirates dirham). Due to this, a dispute broke out between them. When the deceased Rama Lingam Natesan asked employer of Inder Jit Singh to deduct his outstanding dues from his salary, Inder Jit Singh hatched a plan to kill Rama Lingam Natesan. On August 28, 2008, finding Rama Lingam Natesan alone, Inder Jit Singh assaulted him with a sharp knife causing grievous injuries to him, to which he later succumbed. In the matter of Subhash Chander Mahla, on the basis of an extradition request received from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, referred the matter to the CBI for launching local prosecution against Subhash Chander Mahla. CBI registered a case under sections 302 and 404 of the IPC against Subhash Chander Mahla for the murder of his employer in Bahrain and began an investigation. During the investigation, it was established that Subhash Chander Mahla worked as a driver in Bahrain. However, aggrieved by the misbehaviour of his employer, he planned to kill him. On January 31, 2011, Subhash Chander Mahla, finding his employer alone, assaulted him with a solid, traumatising tool, causing grievous injuries to his body, of which he later died.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
CBI files charge sheets against two Indian nationals for murder in UAE, Bahrain
New Delhi, The CBI has filed charge sheets against two individuals in separate cases of murders allegedly committed by two Indian citizens in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, officials on Friday said. CBI files charge sheets against two Indian nationals for murder in UAE, Bahrain In one case on the request from the UAE, the CBI has filed a charge sheet against Inder Jit Singh, who had allegedly killed another Indian national Rama Lingam Natesan in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2008. It is alleged that Singh used to purchase international SIM cards from Natesan on credit basis and gradually the debts rose to 300 AUD. "Due to this, a dispute broke out between them. When the deceased Rama Lingam Natesan asked employer of Inder Jit Singh to deduct his outstanding dues from his salary, Inder Jit Singh hatched a plan to kill Rama Lingam Natesan," a CBI Spokesperson said in a statement. Singh allegedly assaulted Natesan with a sharp knife causing grievous injuries to him, to which he later succumbed, the statement said. In the second case, the CBI has filed a charge sheet against Subhash Chander Mahla, who worked as a driver, for the alleged murder of his employer in Bahrain. He was allegedly aggrieved by the misbehaviour of his employer and decided to eliminate him. "On January 31, 2011, Subhash Chander Mahla, finding his employer alone, assaulted him with a solid traumatizing tool causing grievous injuries on his body, of which he later died," the agency said. It said the agency launched local prosecution, finalised investigations and filed charge sheets under IPC Section 302 and others on the basis of requests from the UAE and Kingdom of Bahrain for crimes committed abroad by Indian nationals. "The CBI closely coordinated with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, to obtain evidence admissible as per Indian Law from authorities of UAE and Bahrain and successfully launched prosecution against the accused persons Inder Jit Singh and Subhash Chander Mahla," the agency said. The CBI is the nodal agency for the government to launch local prosecution against Indian nationals, who commit crime abroad, it said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Cooperative bank in Thrissur told to pay customers who lost pledged gold in burglary
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed Thrissur-based Manaloor Service Cooperative Bank to compensate 15 gold loan customers who lost their pledged gold in a burglary at the bank. The order came on an appeal petition filed by the cooperative bank against the state commission's order. The burglary happened at the bank in May 2006. The customers had secured favourable verdicts from the Thrissur district commission and the state commission. The state commission had directed the bank to provide the market value of the gold as on the date of payment after deducting the loan amount and interest. Also, it asked the bank to settle the loans as on the date of filing of complaints before the district commission without charging any interest after that date. The bank argued before the national commission that the complaint was not maintainable in view of Section 69 of the Kerala Cooperative Societies Act. As per the Act and rules, the complaints are to be resolved through arbitration before the cooperative registrar. It challenged the state and district commissions' orders to pay market value of the gold. Since BIS certification was not mandatory at the time of the incident, there are chances that the gold would not be 916 carat. The bank further said that claims of 95% of customers were settled by paying the market price from the date of pledge to the date of theft. The case was heard by the NCDRC bench comprising its members Dr Inder Jit Singh and Dr Sadhna Shanker. Advocates Sreevaraham N G Mahesh and Sheeba Sadasivan represented the complainants. The national commission found that the bank lacked adequate security arrangements like security guards or CCTV cameras. It rejected the bank's contention of non-maintainability of the complaint stating that the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act are in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of other laws. The argument on the purity of the gold was not valid as no bank would advance gold loans without checking purity and weight. The customers are entitled to get the market value of the gold on the date of payment, it said. The national panel, however, disagreed with the state commission's finding on interest payment. When the customer gets a refund on the date of refund, he is obligated to adjust this outstanding loan with interest till the date of adjustment. But the bank should charge interest only at the rate at which loan was granted and cannot charge any penalty, the order said.
