The wheels have started turning to secure the extradition of liquor baron Vijay Mallya (pictured), accused of loan default of over Rs 9,000 crore.
The UK conveyed to India, in a February 21 order, that its request for Mallya’s extradition has been certified by the Secretary of State, said ministry of external affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay.
This is a crucial step in securing the extradition of an individual from the UK. However, the actual process could take months, even years. No high-profile extradition has taken place from the UK to India since a treaty was signed in 1993,
The UK conveyed to India, in a February 21 order, that its request for Mallya’s extradition has been certified by the Secretary of State, said ministry of external affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay.
This is a crucial step in securing the extradition of an individual from the UK. However, the actual process could take months, even years. No high-profile extradition has taken place from the UK to India since a treaty was signed in 1993,

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