Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:56am on 08 Sep 2025,Monday India Global
India has provided detailed assurances to Belgian authorities regarding humane detention conditions for businessman Mehul Choksi if extradited in the PNB scam case. The Ministry of Home Affairs specified Arthur Road Jail's Barrack No. 12 in Mumbai, guaranteeing three square meters personal space per detainee, 24/7 medical care, adequate food, daily exercise, and legal access. The facility houses non-violent economic offenders with CCTV monitoring and oversight by human rights commissions. Choksi faces charges including criminal conspiracy and corruption under various Indian laws. Belgian courts will evaluate these assurances against international human rights standards before deciding on extradition. Choksi was arrested in Belgium in April following India's formal extradition request. (PC: The New Indian Express)
