Nisha Priya Bhatia Raw

Nisha Priya Bhatia Raw

A former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) official bared her chest in a packed courtroom in the Delhi High Court on Thursday morning. Nisha Priya Bhatia, a 1987- batch class I executive cadreofficer, resorted to this bizarre step to protest against protracted court trials and repeated adjournments.
The court sent her to the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Science ( IHBAS) for a complete check- up. She had come to the HC seeking an order on her plea for an expeditious trial against her in a case of attempt to suicide.

An eyewitness said that at 10: 45 am, Bhatia — a former director of the training institute of RAW — walked into a jam- packed court and suddenly removed her leather jacket. She was not wearing anything inside.

The stunned court asked her to behave, but she refused and instead screamed: “ I am ready to sleep with Ashok Chaturvedi ( ex- RAW chief against whom she has allegedly filed a complaint of sexual harassment).” Following this, justice Ajit Bharihoke stood up and left for his chambers. The court also called female constables who rushed Bhatia to the ladies washroom where she was dressed up. The matter was then adjourned till lunch.

“ I have managed to stop 10 inquiries against me by doing this ( stripping),” Bhatia told the media. She has reportedly tried to disrobe herself once in the Supreme Court corridors and also at a tribunal in Delhi. “ This is how things work in RAW,” she added. Soon after the order, Bhatia broke down.

IHBAS medical superintendent Dr Nimesh Desai said: “ We have admitted her and are examining her.” The report about her mental condition has to be submitted in the court before February 28. Bhatia attempted suicide before the PMO in 2008 after no action was taken against her complaints and, instead, she was made an accused. She was termed mentally unstable by thecabinet secretariat in August 2008.