Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi has lost the final legal battle in the form of an appeal at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), following which his extradition to India has become imminent. According to sources, Nirav Modi has exhausted all the legal avenues available to him, and the United Kingdom can now proceed with his extradition, with only administrative procedures remaining.&nbsp;It was earlier reported that the ECHR had granted anonymity to Modi’s plea, keeping the entire process confidential. The court, based in Strasbourg, does not disclose information about such cases while they are pending.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-nia-chargesheet-names-let-chief-hafiz-saeed-among-accused-1783329904344">Pahalgam terror attack: NIA chargesheet names LeT chief Hafiz Saeed among accused</a>&nbsp;Modi filed the plea before the ECHR in April 2026 after exhausting all legal options in the United Kingdom, following the UK’s decision to hand over the documents to India for his immediate extradition.&nbsp;The decision to file the plea in the ECHR came after the UK High Court refused him permission to challenge his extradition, holding that the assurances given by India regarding prison conditions and treatment were adequate.Now, with the ECHR also refusing to grant any relief to Modi, diplomatic sources said there are now no legal hurdles to his extradition.&nbsp;Nirav Modi has been lodged in London’s Wandsworth Prison since his arrest in March 2019 and is wanted by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering cases.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/violent-clashes-break-out-at-sri-lanka-prison-at-least-19-dead-what-s-happening-1783323322275">Violent clashes break out at Sri Lanka prison, at least 25 dead: What's happening</a>&nbsp;Diplomatic sources further said the process of handing him over by the UK authorities has begun and that his extradition to India could take place at any time.&nbsp;In March, the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division in London, had rejected Nirav Modi’s petition to reopen proceedings against his extradition order by UK courts.&nbsp;In April 2021, the then UK home secretary, Priti Patel, had signed his extradition order after years of litigation in British courts.Since then, Modi has filed multiple appeals and bail applications, all of which were unsuccessful.&nbsp;In March 2026, he lost the last-ditch attempt to reopen his extradition proceedings by claiming there was a “real risk of torture” if he was extradited to India.

Nirav Modi has been lodged in London’s Wandsworth Prison since his arrest in March 2019 and is wanted by the CBI and the ED in connection with the PNB fraud and money laundering cases. Sources said the process of handing him over has begun, and his extradition could take place any time.

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi has lost the final legal battle in the form of an appeal at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), following which his extradition to India has become imminent. According to sources, Nirav Modi has exhausted all the legal avenues available to him, and the United Kingdom can now proceed with his extradition, with only administrative procedures remaining. It was earlier reported that the ECHR had granted anonymity to Modi’s plea, keeping the entire process confidential. The court, based in Strasbourg, does not disclose information about such cases while they are pending. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack: NIA chargesheet names LeT chief Hafiz Saeed among accused Modi filed the plea before the ECHR in April 2026 after exhausting all legal options in the United Kingdom, following the UK’s decision to hand over the documents to India for his immediate extradition. The decision to file the plea in the ECHR came after the UK High Court refused him permission to challenge his extradition, holding that the assurances given by India regarding prison conditions and treatment were adequate. Now, with the ECHR also refusing to grant any relief to Modi, diplomatic sources said there are now no legal hurdles to his extradition. Nirav Modi has been lodged in London’s Wandsworth Prison since his arrest in March 2019 and is wanted by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering cases. Also Read: Violent clashes break out at Sri Lanka prison, at least 25 dead: What's happening Diplomatic sources further said the process of handing him over by the UK authorities has begun and that his extradition to India could take place at any time. In March, the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division in London, had rejected Nirav Modi’s petition to reopen proceedings against his extradition order by UK courts. In April 2021, the then UK home secretary, Priti Patel, had signed his extradition order after years of litigation in British courts. Since then, Modi has filed multiple appeals and bail applications, all of which were unsuccessful. In March 2026, he lost the last-ditch attempt to reopen his extradition proceedings by claiming there was a “real risk of torture” if he was extradited to India.

Nirav Modi has been lodged in London’s Wandsworth Prison since his arrest in March 2019 and is wanted by the CBI and the ED in connection with the PNB fraud and money laundering cases. Sources said the process of handing him over has begun, and his extradition could take place any time.

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses final appeal before ECHR, extradition becomes imminent

Fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi has been granted anonymity by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France, meaning his case will be handled confidentially and kept out of public view. The court will treat his case as confidential, and proceedings will be conducted without the presence of any public, officials said. "In cases where an applicant has been granted anonymity and the case file is confidential, the court cannot provide any information about that case," the ECHR Press office told the news agency PTI. The European Court of Human Rights is expected to hear Nirav Modi’s plea within the next two weeks, along with submissions from the Central Bureau of Investigation, after which it may deliver its ruling, sources said. If his appeal is turned down, it would clear the final legal barrier to his extradition to India from the United Kingdom, where he is currently held in a London prison. Earlier in March, the UK High Court of Justice dismissed Modi's petition to reopen his case against extradition, depending upon the "quality of assurances" given by the Indian government. The court also said that they were "comprehensive" enough to neutralise the possible mistreatment that might have barred his transfer to India.<h3>Nirav Modi's extradition appeal</h3>With that decision exhausting his legal options in the UK, Modi subsequently moved to the ECHR. The UK remains a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights. The High Court of Justice bench, consisting of Justice Stuart-Smith and Justice Jay, refused Modi's plea to reopen his extradition appeal under the Criminal Procedure Rules. They underscored that diplomatic undertakings provided by India between September 2025 and February 2026 "provided a sheaf of assurances that are comprehensive, detailed and reliable." Nirav Modi requested his extradition appeal to reopen on a February 2025 judgment in the case of defence consultant Sanjay Bhandari, where the court termed the use of torture by Indian agencies to obtain confessions as "commonplace and endemic." The 55-year-old jeweller, once known for his high-profile Bollywood clientele, global boutique outlets, and appearances at Cannes, has been held at Wandsworth prison in the UK since his arrest on March 19, 2019. Declared a fugitive in India, Modi is accused of masterminding a Rs 13,000 crore fraud at Punjab National Bank along with his uncle Mehul Choksi, who is currently imprisoned in Belgium. According to the Central Bureau of Investigation, Modi alone allegedly siphoned off Rs 6,498.20 crore from the total amount.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-police-arrest-man-accused-of-sexually-exploiting-180-minor-girls-filming-350-videos-in-amravati-1776234724138">Maharashtra Police arrest man accused of sexually exploiting 180 minor girls, filming 350 videos in Amravati</a>

The European Court of Human Rights is expected to hear Nirav Modi’s plea within the next two weeks, along with submissions from the Central Bureau of Investigation, after which it may deliver its ruling, sources said.

Fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi has been granted anonymity by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France, meaning his case will be handled confidentially and kept out of public view. The court will treat his case as confidential, and proceedings will be conducted without the presence of any public, officials said. "In cases where an applicant has been granted anonymity and the case file is confidential, the court cannot provide any information about that case," the ECHR Press office told the news agency PTI. The European Court of Human Rights is expected to hear Nirav Modi’s plea within the next two weeks, along with submissions from the Central Bureau of Investigation, after which it may deliver its ruling, sources said. If his appeal is turned down, it would clear the final legal barrier to his extradition to India from the United Kingdom, where he is currently held in a London prison. Earlier in March, the UK High Court of Justice dismissed Modi's petition to reopen his case against extradition, depending upon the "quality of assurances" given by the Indian government. The court also said that they were "comprehensive" enough to neutralise the possible mistreatment that might have barred his transfer to India. Nirav Modi's extradition appeal With that decision exhausting his legal options in the UK, Modi subsequently moved to the ECHR. The UK remains a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights. The High Court of Justice bench, consisting of Justice Stuart-Smith and Justice Jay, refused Modi's plea to reopen his extradition appeal under the Criminal Procedure Rules. They underscored that diplomatic undertakings provided by India between September 2025 and February 2026 "provided a sheaf of assurances that are comprehensive, detailed and reliable." Nirav Modi requested his extradition appeal to reopen on a February 2025 judgment in the case of defence consultant Sanjay Bhandari, where the court termed the use of torture by Indian agencies to obtain confessions as "commonplace and endemic." The 55-year-old jeweller, once known for his high-profile Bollywood clientele, global boutique outlets, and appearances at Cannes, has been held at Wandsworth prison in the UK since his arrest on March 19, 2019. Declared a fugitive in India, Modi is accused of masterminding a Rs 13,000 crore fraud at Punjab National Bank along with his uncle Mehul Choksi, who is currently imprisoned in Belgium. According to the Central Bureau of Investigation, Modi alone allegedly siphoned off Rs 6,498.20 crore from the total amount. Also read: Maharashtra Police arrest man accused of sexually exploiting 180 minor girls, filming 350 videos in Amravati

The European Court of Human Rights is expected to hear Nirav Modi’s plea within the next two weeks, along with submissions from the Central Bureau of Investigation, after which it may deliver its ruling, sources said.

European Court of Human Rights grants Nirav Modi confidential hearing in extradition case

Nirav Modi’s legal team on Tuesday alleged that he is unlikely to get a fair trial in India due to the politicisation of his case and the diamond merchant faces a "high risk of suicide" due to the lack of adequate medical facilities in Indian prisons.

Nirav Modi is depressed & faces politically biased trial in India, alleges his legal team

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Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses final appeal before ECHR, extradition becomes imminent

ECHR grants Nirav Modi confidential hearing in extradition case

Nirav Modi is depressed & faces politically biased trial in India, alleges his legal team