MP Family Seeks Repayment of 1917 British War Loan of Rs 35,000

In 1917, Seth Jummalal Ruthia, a prominent businessman from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, lent Rs 35,000 to the British government during World War I as a war loan. The Ruthia family claims this amount was never repaid and has recently discovered documents supporting the loan. Now, his grandson Vivek Ruthia plans to send a legal notice to the UK government seeking repayment with interest, arguing it is a historic sovereign debt. Legal experts note such claims involve complex international law considerations.