Overview

• Sanjay Bhandari opposed the Enforcement Directorate's plea to declare him a fugitive under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, citing legal residence in the UK.
• The London High Court blocked Bhandari's extradition in February 2025, citing risks of extortion and violence at Tihar Jail under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
• Bhandari's counsel argues the ED's application fails to meet the Act's Rs 100 crore threshold, referencing income tax submissions valuing the offence below this limit.
• The Delhi court has scheduled a May 3 hearing for the ED to present its rebuttal to Bhandari's arguments.
• No fresh warrants are pending against Bhandari, as the UK High Court discharged the non-bailable warrants previously issued for his arrest.