Bombay HC to Vijay Mallya: 'Return to India First' for Fugitive Tag Plea Hearing

• Bombay High Court stated it won't hear Vijay Mallya's plea against the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act unless he returns to India.
• Mallya, residing in the UK since 2016, has filed two petitions challenging his FEO tag and the Act's constitutional validity.
• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed Mallya's petitions, arguing fugitives should not challenge laws from abroad.
• Mallya's counsel claimed financial liabilities are neutralised, but the court questioned how criminal liability is addressed without his presence.
• The court has scheduled the next hearing for February 12, asking Mallya to decide which petition he intends to pursue.

Why It Matters: Bombay HC demands Vijay Mallya's return to India before hearing his challenge to the FEO Act.