The Antwerp Court of Appeal in Belgium has cleared the way for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi to India, ruling that there is “no obstacle” under Belgian or international law to returning him.

The court dismissed Choksi’s appeal as unfounded, confirming that all legal and treaty conditions for extradition were satisfied. The judges rejected the defence’s arguments alleging procedural unfairness, political motivation, and risk of mistreatment, citing a lack of concrete evidence.

In its detailed findings according to a CNN report, the court held that there was no credible risk of torture, degrading treatment, or denial of justice in India under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The panel also noted that the INTERPOL Commission for the Control

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