District Judge Samuel Goozee had said that Nirav Modi has a case to answer in Indian courts. He admitted that there is enough evidence against Nirav Modi.
London| The UK Home Secretary has approved the extradition of wanted diamond trader Nirav Modi to India in the PNB scam. The last hearing on Nirav’s extradition took place in Britain’s Westminster Court in February. The court also approved Nirav Modi’s extradition to India rejecting his plea citing human rights grounds.
District Judge Samuel Goozee had said that Nirav Modi has a case to answer in Indian courts. He admitted that there is enough evidence against Nirav Modi. The decision came after a 2-year-long legal battle. Nirav Modi is accused of committing fraud of around 14 thousand crores by taking a loan from PNB. He escaped from the country in January 2018 after the scam surfaced.
The court said – “Nirav will get justice in India”
The judge said that if Nirav Modi is sent to India, there is no ground to believe that he will not get justice there. The court has also rejected the argument that Nirav Modi’s mental condition is not the best. The court said barrack number-12 of Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail was fit for Nirav. Nirav Modi, arrested on March 19, 2019, is accused of conspiracy to commit money laundering, tampering of evidence and intimidating witnesses.
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The signing of extradition orders from the UK Home Secretary does not mean that he will not be extradited to India immediately. Despite the approval of the Home Secretary and District Judge, Nirav Modi can appeal in the High Court. Apart from this, he also has an option to appeal to the Supreme Court and seek asylum in Britain.
What will happen if Nirav appeals to the High Court?
1. Indian investigative agencies will have to prove in court that the charges against Nirav are also a crime under UK law.
2. If the charges are proved, the High Court can order the extradition of Nirav.
3. The High Court will also see whether the extradition of Nirav will result in the voiding of human rights.
4. In such a situation, it may take at least 10 to 12 months for Indian agencies to bring Nirav Modi to India.
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