Nirav Modi Extradition Appeal Reopening Plea Adjourned by UK High Court

• UK High Court adjourned Nirav Modi's plea to reopen his extradition appeal until March.
• The adjournment follows "chunky assurances" from Indian authorities regarding Modi's pre-trial detention in Mumbai.
• A "rolled up hearing" is set for March-April 2026 to decide if the appeal can be reopened, with submissions due by mid-February 2026.
• Modi's lawyers argue Indian assurances are "not adequate or reliable" against potential "torture or inhuman treatment," citing the Sanjay Bhandari case.
• The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) contests the reopening, stating the application was not timely and the Bhandari case is irrelevant due to existing "sovereign assurances."

Why It Matters: Nirav Modi's extradition appeal reopening plea is delayed, awaiting further review of Indian assurances.