Overview
- A Crown Prosecution Service delegation visited Delhi’s Tihar Jail in July, inspecting high‑security Jail No. 4 and speaking with inmates, according to officials.
- Indian authorities issued sovereign guarantees that extradited suspects will face no ill‑treatment or illegal interrogation, aligning with European human rights standards.
- Officials told the UK team a segregated, high‑security enclave could be created inside Tihar to house high‑profile returnees under conditions that meet international expectations.
- Government data show 178 extradition requests since 2019, with about 20 cases pending in the UK, including Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.
- Nirav Modi’s extradition has been approved by a UK court though he remains in custody, while recent UK rulings citing Tihar conditions have blocked or delayed other cases, prompting India’s latest assurance‑building steps.