News India Live, Digital Desk: A bad news has come from London for fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi. If he was hoping that he would get relief soon or that he would be saved from coming to India, then he has got a severe shock. The hearing which was to be held against his extradition i.e. sending him to India, has now been postponed. The new date has been fixed in 2026.
After all, why did the court postpone the hearing?
The reason behind this is quite interesting and it is also being seen as a diplomatic victory for the Indian government. In fact, some “strong assurances” have been given to the UK court by India in the matter. These assurances generally relate to the security of the prison, health facilities and human rights of the prisoner.
What often happens is that fugitives try to stop extradition by making the excuse of “bad conditions in Indian prisons”. But the court seems to be satisfied with the assurance given to the court by the Indian agencies or wants to test it further, due to which the hearing has been extended.
Why is this a “setback” for Nirav Modi?
It may seem that postponing the hearing is a good thing, but here the opposite is the case. Nirav Modi is currently lodged in London’s Wandsworth Jail and he has been continuously trying for bail, which is rejected every time. Postponement of the hearing simply means that he will have to spend more time in jail. Efforts to secure his early release or hush up the matter have currently come to naught.
Next year (2026) will be important
Friends, the year 2025 is about to end, and the way the date has been shifted to 2026, it is clear that a big decision can come in this case next year. The Indian government and agencies are using all their might to bring this main accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam to Mumbai and make him face the law.
At present, the London winters have become longer for Nirav Babu, and the sword of “return home” is hanging closer to his head than ever before.
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