The High Court of Justice in London has rejected Nirav Modi's plea to reopen his extradition case, potentially clearing the path for his return to India after more than seven years in British custody.
The ruling hinged on assurances from the Indian government that Modi will not be interrogated by any of the five investigating agencies handling his cases.
The court found the assurances "specific and not general and vague" and given in good faith, which was crucial in Modi's bid to reopen his extradition.
The CBI, which has been pursuing Modi's extradition since 2018, said its investigating officers had travelled to London to assist the Crown Prosecution Service in countering Modi's application.
Modi has been in a UK prison since his arrest by Scotland Yard on March 19, 2019, on the basis of India's extradition request.
India has informed UK authorities that Modi will be housed at Arthur Road prison in Mumbai.
The court said it did not need to resolve the question of whether video-conferencing facilities at the prison are adequate for him to attend his trial remotely.
