Sant Singh Chatwal

Sant Singh Chatwal is an Indian-American businessman, owner of the Bombay Palace chain of restaurants and Hampshire Hotels & Resorts.

Awards

Chatwal was awarded the Padma Bhushan

Padma Bhushan

The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...

 by President Pratibha Patil

Pratibha Patil

Pratibha Devisingh Patil is the 12th President of the Republic of India and first woman to hold the office. She was sworn in as President of India on 25 July 2007, succeeding Dr. A.P.J...

on January 26, 2010. This led to a public controversy based on allegations of malfeasance levelled against Chatwal. The Government of India has since upheld its award decision.