Archive · 20 Jan 2026
UK Court Seeks India's Help in Nirav Modi Loan Case
The UK Supreme Court has asked the Delhi High Court for help in a case about a loan that wasn't paid back.
The UK court wants to get information from an official in India who works at the Bank of India.
This official is a witness in the case against Nirav Modi and his company, Firestar Diamond.
The Delhi High Court has agreed to help but said this is the first time an Indian court has done this without the case being directly in India.
They have sent notices to all involved, including Nirav Modi, who is currently in prison in London.
The next hearing is set for January 2026.
Although the UK has approved his extradition to India, Nirav Modi remains in the UK due to ongoing legal challenges and mental health concerns.
The UK Supreme Court requested India's help in a loan default case involving Nirav Modi and Firestar Diamond FZE.
The Delhi High Court is assisting by seeking the testimony of Animesh Barua, a Bank of India official.
This is the first time an Indian court has acted on a request from a foreign court without the case being directly in India.
Notices were issued to all parties, including Nirav Modi, who is currently in prison in London.
The next hearing is scheduled for 21 January 2026.
- Who
- UK Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, Bank of India, Nirav Modi, Firestar Diamond FZE, Animesh Barua
- What
- Request for judicial assistance in a loan default case
- When
- Next hearing scheduled for 21 January 2026
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India; HMP Thameside prison, London
- Why
- To obtain the testimony of Animesh Barua for the loan default case against Nirav Modi
Prosecution
Defense
Extradition
Prosecution
The UK Home Secretary approved Nirav Modi’s extradition to India, and the decision was upheld by the UK High Court in 2022.
Defense
Nirav Modi remains in the UK due to ongoing legal challenges and reports of mental health concerns.
- Parties Involved
- Bank of India, Nirav Modi, Firestar Diamond FZE, Animesh Barua
- Legal Basis
- 1970 Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters
- Requested Assistance
- Testimony of Animesh Barua, a Bank of India official
- Court Involved
- Delhi High Court
- Next Hearing Date
- 21 January 2026
- Nirav Modi's Status in India
- Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO)
- Nirav Modi's Location
- HMP Thameside prison, London
