UK High Court reserves judgment on Nirav Modi’s bid to reopen extradition appeal
The Facts
- The UK High Court in London reserved judgment after hearing Nirav Modi’s application to reopen his extradition appeal.
- Modi’s lawyers argued that he faces a real risk of torture if extradited to India.
- Modi is wanted in India on fraud and money laundering charges linked to the Punjab National Bank scam.
- The hearing took place at the Royal Courts of Justice before Lord Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay.
- The Crown Prosecution Service opposed reopening the extradition case.
- Modi appeared via videolink from Pentonville prison in north London during the hearing.
- The hearing ended after a day-long session, with the court saying it would deliver its judgment as soon as possible.
Context
What is Nirav Modi asking the UK court to do?
He is seeking permission to reopen his extradition appeal, arguing that returning him to India would expose him to a real risk of torture NDTV,Rediff.com India Lt…,Economic Times.
What charges is he facing in India?
The sources say Modi is wanted in India for fraud and money laundering in connection with the Punjab National Bank scam Rediff.com India Lt…,Deutsche Welle,Telegraph,National Herald.
What happens next in the case?
The judges have reserved judgment, meaning the court has finished hearing arguments and will issue its decision later NDTV,Economic Times,cnbctv18.com,Telegraph.
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