Belgian Court Paves Way for Mehul Choksi's Extradition to India

A Belgian court has rejected fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s arguments against his extradition to India in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. The Antwerp Court of Appeals dismissed his claims of potential unfair treatment or torture as unsubstantiated, finding the offences extraditable under both Indian and Belgian law. The ruling marks a major breakthrough for Indian investigative agencies, clearing a significant legal hurdle in the effort to bring the high-profile accused back to face trial.