This strong assertion came on a day a UK court said Mallya's appeal in the UK High Court against his extradition order has been listed for a three-day hearing
The appeal hearing has been listed on 11 February 2020 with a time estimate of three days, a UK High Court official said.
The 63-year-old former Kingfisher Airlines boss told reporters outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London that he has always maintained that the charges against him were fabricated
Accusing the NDA govt of double standards, Mallya said the same PSU banks had 'let India's finest airline (Kingfisher) with the best employees and connectivity fail ruthlessly'
The application has been sent for a judge on papers decision, which is expected any time between two to four weeks
Five photos of western style toilets were presented to convince the court that acceptable standards would be extended to Mallya
The bulk of the evidence submitted by Indian authorities against Vijay Mallya was today admitted by a UK court in connection with his ongoing extradition trial
Rijiju has pressed for cooperation from Britain in extradition of 13 individuals, including Mallya
India today sought UK's help in early extradition of liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya from Britain to face the law at home in connection with cases of fraud and money laundering amounting to around Rs 9,000 crores. During the bilateral meeting with UK Minister for Security and Economic Crime, Ben Wallace, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju was made aware about the undergoing case at the Westminster Magistrates' Court here. During the talks, the minister sought Britain's help in early extradition of the fugitive industrialist, the official privy to the meeting said. "Bilateral meeting with Mr Ben Wallace, UK Minister for Security & Economic Crime was fruitful. We discussed about issues of cooperation in cyber security, radicalisations, extradition of persons wanted by India & UK, sharing of informations," Rijiju tweeted after the meeting. The official said Rijiju has pressed for cooperation from Britain in extradition of 13 individuals, including Mallya, ...
Vijay Mallya's witness, Professor Lawrence Saez said the case would be used for political gains in 2019 general elections
The Indian government further alleged that there were 'factual inconsistencies' in the arguments advanced by counsel Montgomery
Mallya's lawyer said there is no evidence in the case advanced by the Indian government
The 61-year-old has had business interests ranging from aviation to liquor. He is also the co-owner of Formula One motor racing team Force India
Mallya's trial is scheduled to end on December 14, with Wednesday and Friday marked non-sitting days.
Mallya is wanted in India on charges relating to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines
Liquor baron claims charges 'fabricated', unveils 'formidable' barrister
India also sought legal assistance in prosecution of 16 other alleged criminals
I have done absolutely nothing wrong, says Vijay Mallya
During G20, Modi asked for Britain's cooperation in sending 'economic offenders' back to India
Although excused from personally attending the hearing, Mallya made an appearance