There is a "strong possibility" of Tahawwur Hussain Rana - currently serving a 14-year jail term in the US for plotting the 2008 Mumbai terror attack - being extradited to India, an informed source said.&nbsp;

The Indian government, with "full co-operation" from the Trump administration, is currently working on completing the necessary paperwork to ensure the extradition of the Pakistani-Canadian national before his current jail term ends in December 2021.

Rana was arrested in 2009 on the charges of plotting the 26/11 terror attack. Some 166 people, including US nationals, were killed in the attack carried out by 10 Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists. Nine of the attackers were killed by police while lone survivor Ajmal Kasab was captured and hanged after handed down death sentence by an Indian court.

In 2013, Rana was sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment.&nbsp;

According to the US officials, he is set to be released in December 2021.

"There is a strong possibility of extradition of Rana to India on completion of his jail term here. We (US and India) are working on this," a source told PTI. 
But the "challenge" is to complete the necessary paperwork during this period and overcome the cumbersome bureaucracy of the two countries and the independent judiciary, the source said.

India's Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Law and Justice and the US' State Department and the Department of Justice, each of them has their own extradition procedure in place.

And they are unwilling to cut down or speed up their own process when it comes to extradition, it added.

Following a recent visit to the US by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) team, officials from both sides have agreed to cut down on the bureaucratic procedures so that all the necessary paperwork is ready before the current jail term of Rana ends in December 2021.&nbsp;

From now on, the NIA is expected to have direct communication with their US counterparts to cut short the timeframe and bureaucratic formalities.

In case, the US government in co-operation with the Indian government is unable to complete the necessary paperwork before that, officials here said it would become very tough to ensure a smooth extradition of Rana once he is released from the jail in Chicago, where he is currently serving his sentence.

As per the existing US law, Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national, would most probably be deported to Canada if India and the US are unable to complete the cumbersome extradition process before his release.

However, people familiar with the matter told PTI, that there is a "desire" so there is assurance from the highest level in the Trump administration that all necessary steps would be taken in a timely fashion to ensure extradition of Rana before his release.

According to the US officials, the extradition of Rana would help in cementing the relationship between the two countries, boost up the counter-terrorism co-operation and enhance America's image among Indians.

On the 10th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack, in November 2018, the Trump administration had reiterated its resolve to bring to justice those involved in it.&nbsp;

Vice President Mike Pence had raised this issue during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November.

During their recent visit, the NIA team also received guidance from their US counterparts on the paperwork which India needs to complete to meet the requirements of the American judiciary system and their standards.&nbsp;

India would not seek extradition of Rana on the charges for which he is already serving his jail sentence, as officials pointed out that the "double jeopardy" clause in the US justice system prohibits to punish a person twice for the same crime.

India is seeking extradition of Rana on the ground that he was actively involved in planning an attack on the New Delhi-based National Defense College and Chabad Houses in several cities. There is also forgery case registered against him in India.

Citing the partial government shutdown, the State Department and the Department of Justice expressed their inability to respond to the questions related to the extradition of Rana.&nbsp;

The Indian Embassy here and the attorney of Rana did not respond to a question on this issue.&nbsp;

There is a "strong possibility" of Tahawwur Hussain Rana - currently serving a 14-year jail term in the US for plotting the 2008 Mumbai terror attack - being extradited to India, an informed source said.

There is a "strong possibility" of Tahawwur Hussain Rana - currently serving a 14-year jail term in the US for plotting the 2008 Mumbai terror attack - being extradited to India, an informed source said. The Indian government, with "full co-operation" from the Trump administration, is currently working on completing the necessary paperwork to ensure the extradition of the Pakistani-Canadian national before his current jail term ends in December 2021. Rana was arrested in 2009 on the charges of plotting the 26/11 terror attack. Some 166 people, including US nationals, were killed in the attack carried out by 10 Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists. Nine of the attackers were killed by police while lone survivor Ajmal Kasab was captured and hanged after handed down death sentence by an Indian court. In 2013, Rana was sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment. According to the US officials, he is set to be released in December 2021. "There is a strong possibility of extradition of Rana to India on completion of his jail term here. We (US and India) are working on this," a source told PTI. But the "challenge" is to complete the necessary paperwork during this period and overcome the cumbersome bureaucracy of the two countries and the independent judiciary, the source said. India's Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Law and Justice and the US' State Department and the Department of Justice, each of them has their own extradition procedure in place. And they are unwilling to cut down or speed up their own process when it comes to extradition, it added. Following a recent visit to the US by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) team, officials from both sides have agreed to cut down on the bureaucratic procedures so that all the necessary paperwork is ready before the current jail term of Rana ends in December 2021. From now on, the NIA is expected to have direct communication with their US counterparts to cut short the timeframe and bureaucratic formalities. In case, the US government in co-operation with the Indian government is unable to complete the necessary paperwork before that, officials here said it would become very tough to ensure a smooth extradition of Rana once he is released from the jail in Chicago, where he is currently serving his sentence. As per the existing US law, Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national, would most probably be deported to Canada if India and the US are unable to complete the cumbersome extradition process before his release. However, people familiar with the matter told PTI, that there is a "desire" so there is assurance from the highest level in the Trump administration that all necessary steps would be taken in a timely fashion to ensure extradition of Rana before his release. According to the US officials, the extradition of Rana would help in cementing the relationship between the two countries, boost up the counter-terrorism co-operation and enhance America's image among Indians. On the 10th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack, in November 2018, the Trump administration had reiterated its resolve to bring to justice those involved in it. Vice President Mike Pence had raised this issue during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November. During their recent visit, the NIA team also received guidance from their US counterparts on the paperwork which India needs to complete to meet the requirements of the American judiciary system and their standards. India would not seek extradition of Rana on the charges for which he is already serving his jail sentence, as officials pointed out that the "double jeopardy" clause in the US justice system prohibits to punish a person twice for the same crime. India is seeking extradition of Rana on the ground that he was actively involved in planning an attack on the New Delhi-based National Defense College and Chabad Houses in several cities. There is also forgery case registered against him in India. Citing the partial government shutdown, the State Department and the Department of Justice expressed their inability to respond to the questions related to the extradition of Rana. The Indian Embassy here and the attorney of Rana did not respond to a question on this issue.

'Strong possibility' of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to be extradited to India: Sources

India is engaged with US authorities for the extradition of US-based individuals for their role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.&nbsp;

A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the US on 13-15 December 2018 for discussion with the US authorities.&nbsp;

The information was given by Minister of state in the ministry of external affairs General Vijay Kumar Singh in the parliament who said, "The United States has expressed its commitment towards working with its international partners to identify and bring to justice those responsible for the 26/11/2008 Mumbai attack.".

Remember during the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on 6 September 2018, both sides called on Pakistan to bring to justice expeditiously the perpetrators of the Mumbai, Pathankot, Uri, and other cross-border terrorist attacks.

American citizen and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Headley who conspired in plotting the 26/11 terror attacks is currently lodged in a US jail.&nbsp;

He had scouted targets for the attacks in Mumbai for LeT and visited the city 5 times between 2007-2008.&nbsp;

In 2013 he was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison. In 2010, US had given NIA access to Headley.&nbsp;

His co-accused Tahawwur Rana was acquitted of plotting the 26/11 terror attacks but the court said that he did provide material support to LeT.

India is engaged with US authorities for the extradition of US-based individuals for their role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the US on 13-15 December 2018 for discussion with the US authorities.

India is engaged with US authorities for the extradition of US-based individuals for their role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the US on 13-15 December 2018 for discussion with the US authorities. The information was given by Minister of state in the ministry of external affairs General Vijay Kumar Singh in the parliament who said, "The United States has expressed its commitment towards working with its international partners to identify and bring to justice those responsible for the 26/11/2008 Mumbai attack.". Remember during the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on 6 September 2018, both sides called on Pakistan to bring to justice expeditiously the perpetrators of the Mumbai, Pathankot, Uri, and other cross-border terrorist attacks. American citizen and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Headley who conspired in plotting the 26/11 terror attacks is currently lodged in a US jail. He had scouted targets for the attacks in Mumbai for LeT and visited the city 5 times between 2007-2008. In 2013 he was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison. In 2010, US had given NIA access to Headley. His co-accused Tahawwur Rana was acquitted of plotting the 26/11 terror attacks but the court said that he did provide material support to LeT.

26/11 terror attacks: India engaging with Trump administration for extradition of US-based individuals

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Canada violated a consular treaty signed with China when it failed to immediately notify China that it had detained the Chief Financial Officer of the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/what-you-need-to-know-about-chinese-tech-giant-huawei-181879"> Chinese telecom giant Huawei</a>.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang made the statement at a regular press briefing in Beijing.

"First, the China-Canada consular treaty specifies that Canada is obliged to immediately inform the Chinese embassy or consulates in Canada whenever there occurs such a case. Second, as I told you yesterday, China was not informed via Canada's government immediately, but learned of the case from other sources," said Lu.

Meng Wanzhou, the 46-year-old daughter of the Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, has been held for over a week and faces extradition to the United States. Tuesday will be the third day of bail hearings at a court in Vancouver. The judge will decide whether or not to free Meng on bail. The United States accuses her of misleading multinational banks about Huawei's control of a company operating in Iran, allegedly violating US sanctions.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Canada violated a consular treaty signed with China when it failed to immediately notify China that it had detained the Chief Financial Officer of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Canada violated a consular treaty signed with China when it failed to immediately notify China that it had detained the Chief Financial Officer of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang made the statement at a regular press briefing in Beijing. "First, the China-Canada consular treaty specifies that Canada is obliged to immediately inform the Chinese embassy or consulates in Canada whenever there occurs such a case. Second, as I told you yesterday, China was not informed via Canada's government immediately, but learned of the case from other sources," said Lu. Meng Wanzhou, the 46-year-old daughter of the Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, has been held for over a week and faces extradition to the United States. Tuesday will be the third day of bail hearings at a court in Vancouver. The judge will decide whether or not to free Meng on bail. The United States accuses her of misleading multinational banks about Huawei's control of a company operating in Iran, allegedly violating US sanctions.

Canada violated consular treaty over Huawei CFO's detention: Chinese FM spokesman

Country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Tuesday said <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/uk-judge-critical-of-indian-banks-in-mallya-extradition-case-183086">extradition of fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya from the UK</a> to India will speed up the recovery of over Rs 9,000 crore of loans.

In a major boost to India's efforts to bring back Mallya, who is wanted for loan default worth around Rs 9,000 crore to a consortium of 13 banks led by SBI, a UK court Monday ordered his extradition.

"It (higher recovery of loans) is a possibility. The message is very loud and clear. What we have to understand is that it (extradition) is a message that you just can't default and run away from the country," SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar told reporters here.

He said Mallya's extradition will have a deep impact on the overall lender and borrower relationship.

"Lending is an important business for both lenders and borrowers as we need investment in the country. But the message is that you have to do clean banking and you have to be very careful about what is the purpose of the money lent," said Kumar.

The 62-year-old former boss of now defunct Kingfisher Airlines fled to the UK in March 2016. Mallya has been fighting a legal battle against his extradition to India, claiming that he has been falsely dubbed as a defaulter by politicians and media.

In a recent tweet, Mallya had offered to pay back the full amount of the principal loan he owed to multiple banks.

"The most important point is the public money and I am offering to pay 100 per cent back. I humbly request the banks and government to take it. If payback refused, WHY (sic)," Mallya had said in his tweet.

However, Kumar said the bank has not received any formal offer from Mallya for settlement of loans.

"SBI is the lead consortium (to loans given to Kingfisher Airlines), and, as of date, we don't have any offer on our table," he said.

Kumar further said with Mallya's extradition, the process to extradite Nirav Modi and Mehul Chowksi, wanted in the biggest-ever banking fraud of over Rs 13,000 crore at state-run Punjab National Bank, will also pick up pace.

When asked for his response on the surprise resignation of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel, Kumar said, "That is one question which I am not answering."

Patel unexpectedly resigned Monday citing 'personal reasons', amid rift between the central bank and government.

To a query on whether he sees any relaxation in RBI's February 12 circular on one-day default norms post resignation of Patel, he said, "I don't know whether there will be relaxation or no relaxation. It is very difficult to predict."

On the issue of resolution of stressed power companies, Kumar said he expects resolution in six to seven firms.

On the issue of promoter's holding in a bank, he said a wider ownership is always preferred.

"It is a good thing for Indian financial system to have a diversified ownership rather than a concentrated ownership," said Kumar.&nbsp;

Country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Tuesday said extradition of fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya from the UK to India will speed up the recovery of over Rs 9,000 crore of loans.

Country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Tuesday said extradition of fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya from the UK to India will speed up the recovery of over Rs 9,000 crore of loans. In a major boost to India's efforts to bring back Mallya, who is wanted for loan default worth around Rs 9,000 crore to a consortium of 13 banks led by SBI, a UK court Monday ordered his extradition. "It (higher recovery of loans) is a possibility. The message is very loud and clear. What we have to understand is that it (extradition) is a message that you just can't default and run away from the country," SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar told reporters here. He said Mallya's extradition will have a deep impact on the overall lender and borrower relationship. "Lending is an important business for both lenders and borrowers as we need investment in the country. But the message is that you have to do clean banking and you have to be very careful about what is the purpose of the money lent," said Kumar. The 62-year-old former boss of now defunct Kingfisher Airlines fled to the UK in March 2016. Mallya has been fighting a legal battle against his extradition to India, claiming that he has been falsely dubbed as a defaulter by politicians and media. In a recent tweet, Mallya had offered to pay back the full amount of the principal loan he owed to multiple banks. "The most important point is the public money and I am offering to pay 100 per cent back. I humbly request the banks and government to take it. If payback refused, WHY (sic)," Mallya had said in his tweet. However, Kumar said the bank has not received any formal offer from Mallya for settlement of loans. "SBI is the lead consortium (to loans given to Kingfisher Airlines), and, as of date, we don't have any offer on our table," he said. Kumar further said with Mallya's extradition, the process to extradite Nirav Modi and Mehul Chowksi, wanted in the biggest-ever banking fraud of over Rs 13,000 crore at state-run Punjab National Bank, will also pick up pace. When asked for his response on the surprise resignation of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel, Kumar said, "That is one question which I am not answering." Patel unexpectedly resigned Monday citing 'personal reasons', amid rift between the central bank and government. To a query on whether he sees any relaxation in RBI's February 12 circular on one-day default norms post resignation of Patel, he said, "I don't know whether there will be relaxation or no relaxation. It is very difficult to predict." On the issue of resolution of stressed power companies, Kumar said he expects resolution in six to seven firms. On the issue of promoter's holding in a bank, he said a wider ownership is always preferred. "It is a good thing for Indian financial system to have a diversified ownership rather than a concentrated ownership," said Kumar.

Mallya extradition to speed up loan recovery process: SBI

'Fugitive' liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Monday said that he regrets being in the current situation where he has to deal with legal work, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

On being asked if he regrets going to the United Kingdom, Mallya said that he regrets "being in a situation where I’m reading legal papers and paying legal fees."

He added that he could have done something more productive with his time. &nbsp;

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"At the end of the day, that’s what the courts are for, that’s how lawyers thrive. Do I regret being in a situation where I’m reading legal papers and paying legal fees? Yes, I do. I could have done something more productive with my time," Mallya said.&nbsp;

UK's Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legal-team-will-take-proper-steps-over-whatever-judgement-is-pronounced-mallya-182872">ordered liquor baron Vijay Mallya's extradition to India</a>.

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According to reports, Mallya has 14 days to appeal his extradition in High Court. He will be extradited within a month if he loses appeal. Mallya has an option to move the European Court of Justice.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) welcomed the UK court's verdict.&nbsp;

Union Minister Arun Jaitley called it a "great day for India" signalling that "<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/nda-brings-to-book-an-offender-benefited-during-upa-arun-jaitley-on-uk-court-clearing-mallyas-extradition-182978">no one who cheats India will go scot free</a>."

'Fugitive' liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Monday said that he regrets being in the current situation where he has to deal with legal work, news agency ANI reported.

'Fugitive' liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Monday said that he regrets being in the current situation where he has to deal with legal work, news agency ANI reported. On being asked if he regrets going to the United Kingdom, Mallya said that he regrets "being in a situation where I’m reading legal papers and paying legal fees." He added that he could have done something more productive with his time. #VijayMallya on if he regrets going to UK: The end of the day that’s what the courts are for, that’s how lawyers thrive. Do I regret being in a situation where I’m reading legal papers and paying legal fees? Yes, I do. I could have done something more productive with my time. pic.twitter.com/TQlF29Ekxz — ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2018 × "At the end of the day, that’s what the courts are for, that’s how lawyers thrive. Do I regret being in a situation where I’m reading legal papers and paying legal fees? Yes, I do. I could have done something more productive with my time," Mallya said. UK's Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday ordered liquor baron Vijay Mallya's extradition to India. Vijay Mallya on UK court orders his extradition to India: My legal team will review the judgement in detail and consider various options and then I will decide going forward. There is nothing to be shocked about pic.twitter.com/Znyy0cPqGN — ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2018 × According to reports, Mallya has 14 days to appeal his extradition in High Court. He will be extradited within a month if he loses appeal. Mallya has an option to move the European Court of Justice. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) welcomed the UK court's verdict. Union Minister Arun Jaitley called it a "great day for India" signalling that "no one who cheats India will go scot free."

Regret being here, could have done something more productive with my time: Mallya

The Cabinet Thursday approved the signing and ratifying of an extradition agreement between India and Morocco.

The decision was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The agreement will be signed during a proposed VIP visit from Morocco from November 11-18, an official statement said.

The agreement will provide a strong legal base for the extradition of fugitive offenders who are accused of economic offences, terrorism and other serious offences in one state and found in the other state.&nbsp;

The Cabinet also approved the agreement between India and Morocco on mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters.

This agreement between India and Morocco will enhance cooperation in the service of summons, judicial documents, letters of request and the execution of judgments decrees and arbitral awards.

The Cabinet Thursday approved the signing and ratifying of an extradition agreement between India and Morocco. The decision was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Cabinet Thursday approved the signing and ratifying of an extradition agreement between India and Morocco. The decision was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The agreement will be signed during a proposed VIP visit from Morocco from November 11-18, an official statement said. The agreement will provide a strong legal base for the extradition of fugitive offenders who are accused of economic offences, terrorism and other serious offences in one state and found in the other state. The Cabinet also approved the agreement between India and Morocco on mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters. This agreement between India and Morocco will enhance cooperation in the service of summons, judicial documents, letters of request and the execution of judgments decrees and arbitral awards.

Cabinet approves signing, ratifying extradition pact between India and Morocco

Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela said on Friday that the U.S. State Department had approved his request to extradite his predecessor, former president Ricardo Martinelli, who is jailed in Miami on spying charges.

"The foreign ministry ... has received a diplomatic letter on behalf of the State Department informing of approval of extradition," Varela told journalists at an event.

Martinelli was jailed in the United States last year after Panama requested his extradition on charges that he used public money to spy on more than 150 political rivals during his 2009-2014 term.

Martinelli has maintained his innocence and claims to be a victim of a political attack by Varela.

"The former president Martinelli was mentally prepared for whichever of the two decisions the State Department could take," Luis Eduardo Camacho, a spokesman for Martinelli, wrote in a post on Twitter. "The fight will now be in Panama."

Camacho did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.

Roniel Ortiz, a lawyer for Martinelli in Panama, did not immediately respond to a request for comment either.

A U.S. court authorized the extradition last year, and Martinelli in May said he would stop fighting the proceedings for judgement in Panama.

In a letter released in May, Martinelli said he had expected the United States to protect him in exchange for his assistance with U.S. issues, such as curbing cross-border crime.

A US court authorised the extradition last year, and Martinelli in May said he would stop fighting the proceedings for judgement in Panama

Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela said on Friday that the U.S. State Department had approved his request to extradite his predecessor, former president Ricardo Martinelli, who is jailed in Miami on spying charges. "The foreign ministry ... has received a diplomatic letter on behalf of the State Department informing of approval of extradition," Varela told journalists at an event. Martinelli was jailed in the United States last year after Panama requested his extradition on charges that he used public money to spy on more than 150 political rivals during his 2009-2014 term. Martinelli has maintained his innocence and claims to be a victim of a political attack by Varela. "The former president Martinelli was mentally prepared for whichever of the two decisions the State Department could take," Luis Eduardo Camacho, a spokesman for Martinelli, wrote in a post on Twitter. "The fight will now be in Panama." Camacho did not immediately respond to a request for further comment. Roniel Ortiz, a lawyer for Martinelli in Panama, did not immediately respond to a request for comment either. A U.S. court authorized the extradition last year, and Martinelli in May said he would stop fighting the proceedings for judgement in Panama. In a letter released in May, Martinelli said he had expected the United States to protect him in exchange for his assistance with U.S. issues, such as curbing cross-border crime.

US approves extradition of ex-Panama president

The government has left no stone unturned in convincing a UK court that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya must be extradited to India, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday.

"Extradition hearings have been going on. I understand that the closing submissions in the case have already been made. We now wait for the verdict. I can only assure you that we have left no stone unturned in our efforts to convince the courts that the extradition of Vijay Mallya to India should take place," Kumar told reporters in response to a question.

In February 2017, India made a formal request to the UK for extradition of Mallya, who faces charges of financial misconduct amounting to nearly Rs 9,000 crore in debt owed to Indian banks by his defunct Kingfisher Airlines.

When asked about the location of fugitive businessmen Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, who allegedly duped Punjab National Bank to the tune of thousands of crores of rupees, he said the MEA will not be able to provide their location details as it comes into picture only when the agencies concerned inform it about their whereabouts.

Responding to a question on whether the issue of the extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from Malaysia came up for discussion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad, Kumar said the interaction between the two leaders was very short.

The meeting happened on May 31 during Modi's visit enroute Singapore and the talks covered a broad overview about the relationship between the two countries.

Modi made a brief stopover in Malaysia to meet the nonagenarian leader, who won polls after trumping Najib Razak, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Kumar added India had sent a request to Malaysia to extradite Naik and it was waiting for a response.

On the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un scheduled for June 12 in Singapore, Kumar said, " India welcomes the proposed meeting and supports the peaceful resolution to the Korean Peninsula problem."

'Extradition hearings have been going on. I understand that the closing submissions in the case have already been made. We now wait for the verdict. I can only assure you that we have left no stone unturned in our efforts to convince the courts that the extradition of Vijay Mallya to India should take place'

The government has left no stone unturned in convincing a UK court that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya must be extradited to India, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday. "Extradition hearings have been going on. I understand that the closing submissions in the case have already been made. We now wait for the verdict. I can only assure you that we have left no stone unturned in our efforts to convince the courts that the extradition of Vijay Mallya to India should take place," Kumar told reporters in response to a question. In February 2017, India made a formal request to the UK for extradition of Mallya, who faces charges of financial misconduct amounting to nearly Rs 9,000 crore in debt owed to Indian banks by his defunct Kingfisher Airlines. When asked about the location of fugitive businessmen Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, who allegedly duped Punjab National Bank to the tune of thousands of crores of rupees, he said the MEA will not be able to provide their location details as it comes into picture only when the agencies concerned inform it about their whereabouts. Responding to a question on whether the issue of the extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from Malaysia came up for discussion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad, Kumar said the interaction between the two leaders was very short. The meeting happened on May 31 during Modi's visit enroute Singapore and the talks covered a broad overview about the relationship between the two countries. Modi made a brief stopover in Malaysia to meet the nonagenarian leader, who won polls after trumping Najib Razak, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia. Kumar added India had sent a request to Malaysia to extradite Naik and it was waiting for a response. On the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un scheduled for June 12 in Singapore, Kumar said, " India welcomes the proposed meeting and supports the peaceful resolution to the Korean Peninsula problem."

Govt has left no stone unturned in convincing UK court that Mallya should be extradited: MEA

India today sought the help of United Kingdom for&nbsp;early extradition of liquor baron Vijay Mallya and former IPL honcho Lalit Modi and&nbsp;in locating diamantaire Nirav Modi&nbsp;during the third Indo-UK home affairs dialogue here, officials said.

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New Delhi also asked London not to allow the British territory to be used for anti-India activities by Kashmiri and Khalistani separatists.

"We have sought the help of the authorities in the UK in extradition of our wanted persons. The process is on and everyone knows because of our proactive action, Mallya had to go to a court in the UK," an official privy to the two-hour long meeting here.

While the Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, the UK team was led by&nbsp;Patsy Wilkinson.

Issues related to Mallya, Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi figured in the meeting, official said.

India also sought the UK's assistance in extradition of alleged cricket bookie Sanjiv Kapur and&nbsp;legal help in prosecution of 16 other alleged criminals.

Mallya, facing CBI and ED investigations, is accused of defrauding Indian banks of Rs 9,000 crore.&nbsp;

He left India on March 2, 2016, and was arrested by Scotland Yard next year on an extradition warrant. Out on bail, Mallya is fighting the extradition case in a UK court.

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, who left India early this year, are wanted by authorities for allegedly duping Punjab National Bank of Rs 13,000 crore.&nbsp;

Lalit Modi left India&nbsp;after being charged with money laundering.

During the dialogue, India also raised the visa problems faced by its nationals, including delays in visas to students, the high amount charged for UK visas and lengthy waiting period for tourist visas.&nbsp;

Matters related to the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty and strengthening of intelligence-sharing mechanism were also taken up, another official said.&nbsp;

The India-UK home affairs dialogue was set up during British Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to India in November 2016.&nbsp;

New Delhi also asked London not to allow the British territory to be used for anti-India activities by Kashmiri and Khalistani separatists.

India today sought the help of United Kingdom for early extradition of liquor baron Vijay Mallya and former IPL honcho Lalit Modi and in locating diamantaire Nirav Modi during the third Indo-UK home affairs dialogue here, officials said. × New Delhi also asked London not to allow the British territory to be used for anti-India activities by Kashmiri and Khalistani separatists. "We have sought the help of the authorities in the UK in extradition of our wanted persons. The process is on and everyone knows because of our proactive action, Mallya had to go to a court in the UK," an official privy to the two-hour long meeting here. While the Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, the UK team was led by Patsy Wilkinson. Issues related to Mallya, Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi figured in the meeting, official said. India also sought the UK's assistance in extradition of alleged cricket bookie Sanjiv Kapur and legal help in prosecution of 16 other alleged criminals. Mallya, facing CBI and ED investigations, is accused of defrauding Indian banks of Rs 9,000 crore. He left India on March 2, 2016, and was arrested by Scotland Yard next year on an extradition warrant. Out on bail, Mallya is fighting the extradition case in a UK court. Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, who left India early this year, are wanted by authorities for allegedly duping Punjab National Bank of Rs 13,000 crore. Lalit Modi left India after being charged with money laundering. During the dialogue, India also raised the visa problems faced by its nationals, including delays in visas to students, the high amount charged for UK visas and lengthy waiting period for tourist visas. Matters related to the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty and strengthening of intelligence-sharing mechanism were also taken up, another official said. The India-UK home affairs dialogue was set up during British Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to India in November 2016.

India seeks UK help in extradition of Mallya, Lalit Modi

Union Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with his British counterpart last month, had expressed unhappiness over queries on the condition of Indian prisons.

"These are the same jails where you (British) had kept Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and other top Indian leaders," Swaraj told reporters on Monday when asked about the focus on conditions in Indian jails during a hearing in a British court over Vijay Mallya's extradition to India.

Swaraj informed that PM Modi had told the British PM that it was not proper for courts to ask about the condition of Indian jails as the British themselves had kept Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and other Indian leaders in these prisons.

"He also told her that when our fugitives come here (Britain), it takes time to send them back," Swaraj said.

According to reports, PM Modi conveyed his opinion to PM May during his talks on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The Prime Minister had also raised the issue of delay in sending back Indian fugitives by British authorities.

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya's lawyers have been opposing Indian Government's plea for extraditing him citing poor hygiene and overcrowding in Indian jails.&nbsp;A British court is considering India's requests for extradition of Mallya.

Mallya is facing charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to around Rs 9,000 crores. He was arrested by Scotland Yard on an extradition warrant in April 2017.

According to an MEA statement released in July 2017, Mallya is among 53 persons who face prosecution complaints from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

Mallya is absconding and currently lives in the United Kingdom.&nbsp;

(With inputs from PTI)

According to reports, PM Modi conveyed his opinion to PM May during his talks on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

Union Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with his British counterpart last month, had expressed unhappiness over queries on the condition of Indian prisons. "These are the same jails where you (British) had kept Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and other top Indian leaders," Swaraj told reporters on Monday when asked about the focus on conditions in Indian jails during a hearing in a British court over Vijay Mallya's extradition to India. Swaraj informed that PM Modi had told the British PM that it was not proper for courts to ask about the condition of Indian jails as the British themselves had kept Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and other Indian leaders in these prisons. "He also told her that when our fugitives come here (Britain), it takes time to send them back," Swaraj said. According to reports, PM Modi conveyed his opinion to PM May during his talks on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The Prime Minister had also raised the issue of delay in sending back Indian fugitives by British authorities. Liquor baron Vijay Mallya's lawyers have been opposing Indian Government's plea for extraditing him citing poor hygiene and overcrowding in Indian jails. A British court is considering India's requests for extradition of Mallya. Mallya is facing charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to around Rs 9,000 crores. He was arrested by Scotland Yard on an extradition warrant in April 2017. According to an MEA statement released in July 2017, Mallya is among 53 persons who face prosecution complaints from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Mallya is absconding and currently lives in the United Kingdom. (With inputs from PTI)

You kept Gandhi, Nehru in same jails: PM Modi to Theresa May on Mallya's extradition

Former Panama president Ricardo Martinelli, jailed in Miami on spying charges while awaiting extradition to his home country, said in a letter released Friday that the United States reneged on promises from some U.S. officials to offer him a safe-haven.

"After years of friendship with this country, I did not expect to be thrown in a U.S. jail," he wrote in a letter dated May 14 and released by a spokesman.

Martinelli was jailed last year in the United States after Panama requested extradition on charges that he used public money to spy on more than 150 political rivals during his 2009-2014 term.

A US&nbspcourt authorized the extradition last year, and Martinelli last month maintained his innocence but said he would stop fighting the proceedings for judgment in Panama.

In the four-page letter, Martinelli says Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, a former ally, had sought political revenge, and that he expected the United States to offer "protection" from Varela's government.

He also detailed examples of assisting the United States to curb cross-border crime, such as halting a North Korean ship traveling from Cuba with planes, missiles and radar.

"When the CIA requested that I stop a North Korean ship leaving Cuba that was crossing the Panama Canal, I did not blink an eye," the letter states.

Martinelli, a wealthy supermarket magnate, also said he understood that high-ranking U.S. officials had agreed to let him settle in the United States "without fear."

Reuters could not immediately verify Martinelli's claims.

"I was under the impression that promises made by such government officials could be relied upon. I was mistaken," he added in the letter, which was addressed to the "government and people of the United States".

Martinelli was jailed last year in the United States after Panama requested extradition on charges that he used public money to spy on more than 150 political rivals during his 2009-2014 term

Former Panama president Ricardo Martinelli, jailed in Miami on spying charges while awaiting extradition to his home country, said in a letter released Friday that the United States reneged on promises from some U.S. officials to offer him a safe-haven. "After years of friendship with this country, I did not expect to be thrown in a U.S. jail," he wrote in a letter dated May 14 and released by a spokesman. Martinelli was jailed last year in the United States after Panama requested extradition on charges that he used public money to spy on more than 150 political rivals during his 2009-2014 term. A US&nbspcourt authorized the extradition last year, and Martinelli last month maintained his innocence but said he would stop fighting the proceedings for judgment in Panama. In the four-page letter, Martinelli says Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, a former ally, had sought political revenge, and that he expected the United States to offer "protection" from Varela's government. He also detailed examples of assisting the United States to curb cross-border crime, such as halting a North Korean ship traveling from Cuba with planes, missiles and radar. "When the CIA requested that I stop a North Korean ship leaving Cuba that was crossing the Panama Canal, I did not blink an eye," the letter states. Martinelli, a wealthy supermarket magnate, also said he understood that high-ranking U.S. officials had agreed to let him settle in the United States "without fear." Reuters could not immediately verify Martinelli's claims. "I was under the impression that promises made by such government officials could be relied upon. I was mistaken," he added in the letter, which was addressed to the "government and people of the United States".

Ex-Panama president's jail letter blames US for extradition

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, wanted in India to face charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to around Rs 9,000 crore, can be regarded as a "fugitive from justice", the UK High Court has concluded.

Judge Andrew Henshaw, who upheld a worldwide freeze order and ruled <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/mallya-loses-155-billion-assets-case-in-uk-court-135564">in favour of 13 Indian state-owned banks</a> to recover funds amounting to nearly 1.145 billion pounds in a judgment yesterday, took note of the fact that the 62-year-old businessman is contesting his extradition to India relating to "alleged financial misconduct".

"In all these circumstances, and even taking account of the fact that Dr Mallya is contesting the alleged grounds for extradition, there are grounds for regarding Dr Mallya as a fugitive from justice," the judge said as part of his ruling.

The High Court remained unconvinced by Mallya's claim that he has been a non-resident Indian (NRI) since 1988 and has lived in England since 1992, a country where he has indefinite leave to remain (ILR).

"The evidence indicates that prior to March 2016 Dr Mallya travelled fairly regularly between India and England for business and political reasons. Most of his business interests were in or closely connected with India, most notably United Breweries Group and Kingfisher Airlines?Whilst Dr Mallya has indefinite leave to stay in the UK, he is said to be a non-resident taxpayer," the court observed.

The judge also concluded that the businessman had been in "clear breach" of a Karnataka court's order when he disposed of assets like a historic sword of Tipu Sultan acquired at an auction in 2003.

"The sword of Tipu Sultan is an item of historic importance which Dr Mallya bought at an auction in 2003 for the equivalent of GBP 188,400 and states that he gave away in 2016 as his family members considered that it was bringing him bad luck," Judge Henshaw notes in his judgment.

"Dr Mallya declined to state in correspondence to whom the sword was given. Dr Mallya was unable to put forward any basis for contending that the disposal was not in breach of the Karnataka High Court's interim injunction, and accepted that it occurred after the Supreme Court had made clear that the injunction covered subsequently acquired assets? It does, though, appear to me to have been in clear breach of the Karnataka court's order," he adds.

The judge, however, was less certain that luxury cars and yachts had been undeclared or disposed of by Mallya as claimed by the legal team representing the 13 Indian banks ? State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Corporation bank, Federal Bank Ltd, IDBI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Jammu &a Kashmir Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of Mysore, UCO Bank, United Bank of India and JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Co. Pvt Ltd.

The judge noted: "The Claimants [Indian banks] say there are numerous other assets which have been linked to Dr Mallya in various sources on the internet, but which he denies that he owns. These comprise three yachts, numerous cars and the Mabula Game Reserve in South Africa. 
"The registered/asserted owners are offshore companies and/or trusts. Since these matters are unverified, I do not consider I can take account of them."

Mallya's purchase of a Ferrari 246 GTS with an estimated value of 480,000 pounds was also questioned by the Indian banks. The UK court concluded that it may be the case that the payment of the deposit on the Ferrari was in breach of the Karnataka High Court's interim injunction. 
"However, this point was not the subject of any detailed argument before me and, overall, I do not consider that the matters relating to the Ferrari carry matters any further on this application," the judge concluded.

The ruling by the UK court has been described as "significant" by TLT LLP, the UK law firm which represented the Indian banks in the case.

"This is a positive and big step forward. The judgement enables our client banks to proceed with enforcement of the Indian Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) ruling, which has now been registered and is immediately enforceable," said Paul Gair, partner in TLT's Banking & Financial Services litigation team.

"We are considering all of our options with our clients? the worldwide freezing order has worldwide effect, so it's all of his assets wherever they may be. There are provisions for his weekly allowance, within which he can meet his needs," he added.

Mallya, who remains on bail since his arrest on an extradition warrant in April last year, will return for the last leg of his ongoing extradition trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on July 11, after which the court is expected to set a timeline for judgment in that case.&nbsp

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), representing the Indian government, has claimed it has successfully established a prima facie case of fraud against the businessman.

Mallya has claimed the criminal charges against him are "without substance" and "politically motivated".&nbsp

'Even taking account of the fact that Dr Mallya is contesting the alleged grounds for extradition, there are grounds for regarding Dr Mallya as a fugitive from justice,' Judge Andrew Henshaw said

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, wanted in India to face charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to around Rs 9,000 crore, can be regarded as a "fugitive from justice", the UK High Court has concluded. Judge Andrew Henshaw, who upheld a worldwide freeze order and ruled in favour of 13 Indian state-owned banks to recover funds amounting to nearly 1.145 billion pounds in a judgment yesterday, took note of the fact that the 62-year-old businessman is contesting his extradition to India relating to "alleged financial misconduct". "In all these circumstances, and even taking account of the fact that Dr Mallya is contesting the alleged grounds for extradition, there are grounds for regarding Dr Mallya as a fugitive from justice," the judge said as part of his ruling. The High Court remained unconvinced by Mallya's claim that he has been a non-resident Indian (NRI) since 1988 and has lived in England since 1992, a country where he has indefinite leave to remain (ILR). "The evidence indicates that prior to March 2016 Dr Mallya travelled fairly regularly between India and England for business and political reasons. Most of his business interests were in or closely connected with India, most notably United Breweries Group and Kingfisher Airlines?Whilst Dr Mallya has indefinite leave to stay in the UK, he is said to be a non-resident taxpayer," the court observed. The judge also concluded that the businessman had been in "clear breach" of a Karnataka court's order when he disposed of assets like a historic sword of Tipu Sultan acquired at an auction in 2003. "The sword of Tipu Sultan is an item of historic importance which Dr Mallya bought at an auction in 2003 for the equivalent of GBP 188,400 and states that he gave away in 2016 as his family members considered that it was bringing him bad luck," Judge Henshaw notes in his judgment. "Dr Mallya declined to state in correspondence to whom the sword was given. Dr Mallya was unable to put forward any basis for contending that the disposal was not in breach of the Karnataka High Court's interim injunction, and accepted that it occurred after the Supreme Court had made clear that the injunction covered subsequently acquired assets? It does, though, appear to me to have been in clear breach of the Karnataka court's order," he adds. The judge, however, was less certain that luxury cars and yachts had been undeclared or disposed of by Mallya as claimed by the legal team representing the 13 Indian banks ? State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Corporation bank, Federal Bank Ltd, IDBI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Jammu &a Kashmir Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of Mysore, UCO Bank, United Bank of India and JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Co. Pvt Ltd. The judge noted: "The Claimants [Indian banks] say there are numerous other assets which have been linked to Dr Mallya in various sources on the internet, but which he denies that he owns. These comprise three yachts, numerous cars and the Mabula Game Reserve in South Africa. "The registered/asserted owners are offshore companies and/or trusts. Since these matters are unverified, I do not consider I can take account of them." Mallya's purchase of a Ferrari 246 GTS with an estimated value of 480,000 pounds was also questioned by the Indian banks. The UK court concluded that it may be the case that the payment of the deposit on the Ferrari was in breach of the Karnataka High Court's interim injunction. "However, this point was not the subject of any detailed argument before me and, overall, I do not consider that the matters relating to the Ferrari carry matters any further on this application," the judge concluded. The ruling by the UK court has been described as "significant" by TLT LLP, the UK law firm which represented the Indian banks in the case. "This is a positive and big step forward. The judgement enables our client banks to proceed with enforcement of the Indian Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) ruling, which has now been registered and is immediately enforceable," said Paul Gair, partner in TLT's Banking & Financial Services litigation team. "We are considering all of our options with our clients? the worldwide freezing order has worldwide effect, so it's all of his assets wherever they may be. There are provisions for his weekly allowance, within which he can meet his needs," he added. Mallya, who remains on bail since his arrest on an extradition warrant in April last year, will return for the last leg of his ongoing extradition trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on July 11, after which the court is expected to set a timeline for judgment in that case. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), representing the Indian government, has claimed it has successfully established a prima facie case of fraud against the businessman. Mallya has claimed the criminal charges against him are "without substance" and "politically motivated".

Vijay Mallya can be regarded as a 'fugitive from justice': UK High Court

A Greek appeals court on Friday rejected a Turkish demand for the handover of eight Turkish soldiers accused by Ankara of having played a direct role in the abortive coup against President Tayyip Erdogan in 2016.

It was the third extradition request Greek courts have refused, an issue which has further strained relations between the long uneasy NATO allies. The Greek court said it had concerns the eight would not face a fair trial in Turkey.

The group fled to Greece in a helicopter on July 16, 2016, as the coup attempt against Erdogan crumbled. Turkey says they are traitors and coup plotters.

In a unanimous decision, the Athens-based Court of Appeal rejected Turkey&#39;s extradition request, filed on the basis of eight charges the soldiers face in their country.

Those charges included involvement in the coup, attempted murder, participation in an armed terrorist group, military desertion and theft of military material.

In its verdict, the court said the charges were vague and had introduced no new elements to materially sway earlier verdicts.

&quot;In each case, there are valid concerns about an unfair trial, and the risk of facing torture and humiliating behaviour,&quot; a court official said, citing the verdict.

The decision can be appealed.

It was the third extradition request Greek courts have refused

A Greek appeals court on Friday rejected a Turkish demand for the handover of eight Turkish soldiers accused by Ankara of having played a direct role in the abortive coup against President Tayyip Erdogan in 2016. It was the third extradition request Greek courts have refused, an issue which has further strained relations between the long uneasy NATO allies. The Greek court said it had concerns the eight would not face a fair trial in Turkey. The group fled to Greece in a helicopter on July 16, 2016, as the coup attempt against Erdogan crumbled. Turkey says they are traitors and coup plotters. In a unanimous decision, the Athens-based Court of Appeal rejected Turkey's extradition request, filed on the basis of eight charges the soldiers face in their country. Those charges included involvement in the coup, attempted murder, participation in an armed terrorist group, military desertion and theft of military material. In its verdict, the court said the charges were vague and had introduced no new elements to materially sway earlier verdicts. "In each case, there are valid concerns about an unfair trial, and the risk of facing torture and humiliating behaviour," a court official said, citing the verdict. The decision can be appealed.

Greek court rejects Turkey's request for extradition of eight soldiers

The UK has conveyed to India that its request for extradition of industrialist Vijay Mallya, who has been declared a proclaimed offender, has been certified by the secretary of state.

&quot;The UK Home department on February 21 conveyed that the request of India for extradition of Mallya has been certified by the secretary of state and sent to the Westminster Magistrates&#39; Court for a district judge to consider the issue of releasing of warrant,&quot; External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said.

The development is a step forward towards securing the extradition of the fugitive businessman wanted in India for loan default of over Rs 9,000 crore.

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Baglay&nbsp;also noted that a formal extradition request in respect of Mallya as per Extradition Treaty between India and the UK was handed over to the British High Commission here through a note verbale on February 8.

While handing over the request, India had asserted that it has a &quot;legitimate&quot; case against Mallya and maintained that if an extradition request is honoured, it would show British &quot;sensitivity towards our concerns&quot;.

Earlier in January this year, a CBI court had issued a non-bailable warrant against Mallya in the Rs 720-crore IDBI Bank loan default case.

Mallya, whose now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines owes more than Rs 9,000 crore to various banks, had fled India on March 2, 2016.

(PTI)

Mallya is wanted in India for defaulting on a loan of over Rs 9,000 crore

The UK has conveyed to India that its request for extradition of industrialist Vijay Mallya, who has been declared a proclaimed offender, has been certified by the secretary of state. "The UK Home department on February 21 conveyed that the request of India for extradition of Mallya has been certified by the secretary of state and sent to the Westminster Magistrates' Court for a district judge to consider the issue of releasing of warrant," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said. The development is a step forward towards securing the extradition of the fugitive businessman wanted in India for loan default of over Rs 9,000 crore. The UK Home department on February 21 conveyed that the request of India for extradition of Mallya has been certified by the secretary of state and sent to the Westminster Magistrates' Court for a district judge to consider the issue of releasing of warrant,' external affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said × Baglay also noted that a formal extradition request in respect of Mallya as per Extradition Treaty between India and the UK was handed over to the British High Commission here through a note verbale on February 8. While handing over the request, India had asserted that it has a "legitimate" case against Mallya and maintained that if an extradition request is honoured, it would show British "sensitivity towards our concerns". Earlier in January this year, a CBI court had issued a non-bailable warrant against Mallya in the Rs 720-crore IDBI Bank loan default case. Mallya, whose now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines owes more than Rs 9,000 crore to various banks, had fled India on March 2, 2016. (PTI)

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