Fugitive Nirav Modi can be brought to India soon. The High Court of Britain has given its green signal. The High Court rejected the petition, where there was an appeal to stop the extradition. The court says that the extradition of Nirav will not be unjust or oppressive.
What Is The Reasoning Of Nirav? What Did The Court Say?
Now for information, let us tell you that India has long wanted the extradition of Nirav Modi. But Nirav Modi, who is taking refuge in Britain, is constantly giving different arguments to avoid that action.
In the UK High Court, Nirav’s lawyers are saying that he is a victim of depression and can also commit suicide there as the situation is in jail in India. Based on this logic, extradition is opposed. But the UK High Court has rejected the petition of Nirav Modi after a full hearing.
Even before this, when the matter was heard, Justice Robert J had emphasized that India has good relations with Britain and it is necessary to respect the India-UK Extradition Treaty of 1992.
The court has also made it clear in its order that the decision given by the Westminster Court last year regarding extradition was correct. The court has also argued that the threat of suicide cannot be ground against extradition.
Court Trusts The Assurance Of The Government Of India
During the hearing, the judges also mentioned the assurances given by the Government of India where it was said that Nirav Modi would not face any problems in jail and would also be given a psychiatric diagnosis.
Then Helen Malcolm, appearing for the Government of India, had also said that this is a very sensitive and high-profile matter. In such a situation, Nirav Modi will be taken care of.
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So far, Nirav Modi’s team has not given its reaction to this decision of the High Court. But it is being said that the Supreme Court can be moved against the conclusion of the High Court.
Within 14 days, Nirav Modi will have to approach the Supreme Court there. But even in the Supreme Court, this matter will be heard only when the High Court has said that the petition is of public interest.
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and his maternal uncle Mehul Choksi are accused of committing a loan fraud of over Rs 13,000 crore in Punjab National Bank (PNB). Nirav Modi is currently in jail in London.
