In a recent development, the Mauritian court has rejected an amicable settlement in the case of Adeela Rawat, who is claiming Rs 100 million from the state. According to reports, discussions between Adeela Rawat and the state failed to yield an agreement, prompting her to pursue her claim in the Supreme Court. The case was called before Judge Rita Teelock on September 28, 2026.
Adeela Rawat, represented by lawyer Rishi Hurdowar of Glover Chambers, had initiated talks with the state in hopes of reaching a negotiated solution. However, her lawyer confirmed that these exchanges did not result in an agreement. The state's response was swift, with Deputy Solicitor-General Niroshini Ramsoondar announcing that a Plea in Limine Litis would be filed to contest the complaint on points of law.
As a result, Judge Teelock referred the case to the Master & Registrar of the Supreme Court, who will set a date for the hearing of arguments related to this motion. Adeela Rawat's claim stems from her experience following the collapse of the BAI group in 2017. She alleges that she suffered significant losses, including the loss of her job at Marcom, a public relations agency of the group, as well as two apartments and a car.
Adeela Rawat and her husband, Claudio Feistritzer, had initially claimed Rs 100 million each from the state after the BAI group's dismantling. Provisional charges related to financial offenses were also brought against the couple but were later dropped. Claudio Feistritzer has since withdrawn his complaint, while Adeela Rawat has chosen to pursue hers.
The case is now entering a new phase, with the focus shifting to the legal admissibility of Adeela Rawat's claim before proceeding to the merits of the case. According to Adeela Rawat, her claim is not solely about monetary compensation but also about seeking justice for the consequences she claims to have suffered.
The Supreme Court will now examine the legal aspects of Adeela Rawat's claim, with the Master & Registrar scheduled to set a date for the hearing of arguments. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing case, which has been closely followed in Mauritius.
The outcome of this case may have implications for similar claims against the state in Mauritius. As the case progresses, it is likely to attract significant attention from the public and the media.
Key points
- The Mauritian court has rejected an amicable settlement in Adeela Rawat's Rs 100 million claim against the state.
- Adeela Rawat's claim stems from her experience following the collapse of the BAI group in 2017.
- The case will now focus on the legal admissibility of Adeela Rawat's claim before proceeding to the merits of the case.
