The case of Portland Cement Zambia has made a mockery out of the Zambian law and government. During the trial of the case spanning for almost a decade, Dr. Mahtani and his team of lawyers have submitted numerous documents and evidences to prove his claim and legal ownership over the factory. Almost all these evidences were sufficient enough to establish the claims by Dr. Mahtani. The judge overseeing the case at the Lusaka High Court also seems to be going in the right direction when it was announced a few months back that the case hearing is closed. This meant that the judge will not be hearing any more arguments and taking any more trial sessions. Both parties were asked to submit their evidences in written and oral formats and based on these evidences only, the final verdict was to be announced. Expert opinion was clear on this; Dr. Rajan Mahtani is going to win the case as his evidences and testimonials are based on facts and truth.

However, it seems that the tables have turned and now the judge has acted in an unprecedented manner. Even after all the evidences and documents proved Dr. Mahtani to be the legal owner of the factory, the final verdict was announced against his claims. This was a shocking event even for Dr. Mahtani who was expecting a clear win. Dr. Mahtani is among the most transparent and ethical businessmen in Zambia. While he conducts his business with ethics and professional stance, he is also always speaking up against any corrupt event or malpractice. This was sure one of the most unfortunate events for the Zambian law and order and Dr. Mahtani is not going to sit down and accept this judgment as his fate. Instead, Dr. Rajan Mahtani has now approached the higher court of appeal to make a case against the judgment made at the Lusaka High Court.