High Commissioner for India et al. v. Ghosh.

Abstract

Diplomatic envoys — Immunities of — High Commissioner for India in United Kingdom — Counterclaim in action brought by High Commissioner — Waiver of immunity — Action for repayment of loan — Counterclaim for slander — Whether infringement of immunity — Relevance of degree of connection between claim and counterclaim.

Jurisdiction — Territorial — Exemptions from — Foreign States — Counterclaim against sovereign plaintiff — Whether counterclaim infringes sovereign immunity — Action for repayment of loan — Counterclaim for damages for slander — Whether bringing of action amounts to waiver of immunity — Relevance of degree of connection between claim and counterclaim.