Nirav Modi to be extradited to India; Arthur Road Jail fit for him, rules UK court
Judge says mental health concerns as cited by Nirav Modi are not unusual in a man in his circumstances; says he won t be denied justice if he s extradited to India
BusinessToday.In | February 25, 2021 | Updated 17:06 IST
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi
Dismissing fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi s mental health concerns, UK extradition and district judge Samuel Goozee on Thursday ruled that Modi will be extradited to India to stand trial. He said Modi has a case to answer for in India, and that Barrack 12 at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai is fit for him. The judge said, mental health concerns as cited by Modi were not unusual in a man in his circumstances. Nirav Modi conspired to destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses and he won t be denied justice if he s extradited to India, the UK judge ruled.
Nirav Modi extradition verdict: Too early to celebrate, say legal experts
Modi will exhaust all the legal remedies, including appealing in higher courts as well as seeking asylum in the UK, before Indian authorities would be able to bring him back.
Dipak Mondal | February 25, 2021 | Updated 21:17 IST
Modi is in London s Wandsworth Prison since his arrest in March 2019.
The Westminster Magistrates Court in London ruled in favour of Indian government on Thursday and paved the way for extradition of fugitive diamond retailer Nirav Modi, who is wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies in PNB loan fraud case.
However, today s judgment by the UK extradition court is just the first successful step towards a long-drawn process. While it is an important victory for India and its law enforcement agencies, it is too early to celebrate, legal experts believe.
Nirav Modi to be extradited to India; Arthur Road Jail fit for him, rules UK court
Judge says mental health concerns as cited by Nirav Modi are not unusual in a man in his circumstances; says he won t be denied justice if he s extradited to India
BusinessToday.In | February 25, 2021 | Updated 17:06 IST
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi
Dismissing fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi s mental health concerns, UK extradition and district judge Samuel Goozee on Thursday ruled that Modi will be extradited to India to stand trial. He said Modi has a case to answer for in India, and that Barrack 12 at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai is fit for him. The judge said, mental health concerns as cited by Modi were not unusual in a man in his circumstances. Nirav Modi conspired to destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses and he won t be denied justice if he s extradited to India, the UK judge ruled.