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Pakistan lawyer files for return of Koh-i-Noor diamond Pakistan lawyer files for return of Koh-i-Noor diamond
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A petition demanding the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, one of the British Royal Family's Crown Jewels, has been filed in a Pakistan court, reports say. A petition demanding the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, one of the British Royal Family's Crown Jewels, has been filed in a Pakistan court.
The 105-carat diamond fell into British hands in 1849 when the East India Company annexed the region of Punjab.The 105-carat diamond fell into British hands in 1849 when the East India Company annexed the region of Punjab.
The lawyer behind the suit told Reuters the gem was part of Punjab's heritage. During Independence in 1947 Punjab was split between India and the new nation of Pakistan. The lawyer behind the suit argues the gem is part of Punjab's heritage, and belongs to Pakistan. Punjab was split between India and Pakistan in 1947.
The court has yet to admit the case. Analysts say the court is unlikely to hear the case.
Analysts say that even if the case is heard, it is very unlikely to achieve its objectives. But it comes weeks after an Indian pressure group reportedly instructed lawyers to begin legal proceedings in the High Court in London to demand the return of the jewel. Te petition comes weeks after an Indian pressure group reportedly instructed lawyers to begin legal proceedings in the High Court in London to demand the return of the jewel.
Over the years politicians in India have urged the return of the diamond to what they see as its rightful home.Over the years politicians in India have urged the return of the diamond to what they see as its rightful home.
In 2010 David Cameron rejected calls for the diamond to be returned to India, saying such a move would set an unworkable precedent. However, the lawyer who lodged the petition is known in court circles in Lahore, as he often submits petitions on controversial subjects to gain media attention, the BBC's Shumaila Jaffery reports from Lahore.
It was worn by the late Queen Mother and was displayed on top of her crown when her coffin lay in state after her death in 2002. There has never been a popular debate or campaign to get the Koh-i-Noor diamond returned in Pakistan, our correspondent adds.
Experts say its ownership has changed many times and includes Mughal princes, Persian warriors, Afghan rulers and Punjabi Maharajas. In 1947, India was granted independence from the British empire, leading to the formation of two nations - India and Pakistan.
The court petition, lodged in Lahore by Javed Iqbal Jaffry, names Queen Elizabeth II as a respondent. Punjab was one of the states partitioned between the two sides.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was worn by the late Queen Mother and was displayed on top of her crown when her coffin lay in state after her death in 2002.
Experts say its ownership has changed many times and includes Mughal princes, Persian warriors, Afghan rulers and Punjabi Maharajas.
The court petition, lodged in Lahore by Javed Iqbal Jaffry, names Queen Elizabeth II as a respondent.
"Grabbing and snatching it was a private, illegal act which is justified by no law," he told Reuters."Grabbing and snatching it was a private, illegal act which is justified by no law," he told Reuters.
He is quoted as saying that he has written 786 letters to the Queen and Pakistani officials about it.He is quoted as saying that he has written 786 letters to the Queen and Pakistani officials about it.
However, analysts say that even if his petition is heard, it is very unlikely to achieve its objectives.
In 2010 David Cameron rejected calls for the diamond to be returned to India, saying such a move would set an unworkable precedent.