Lord Justice Leggatt and Justice Dingemanns began hearing the Indian government’s grounds for the appeal at a day-long hearing this morning. In details of the case that emerged in court, Chawla was introduced to Hansie Cronje, the late South African cricket team captain, in January-February 2000. Money was paid to Cronje at the time of the pending South African tour to India. The tour took place in 2000, with Chawla, Cronje and others conspiring to fix cricket matches in exchange for payment, with Chawla reportedly playing a central role, including direct contact with Cronje. The hearing comes against the backdrop of another high-profile extradition request by the Indian government, involving liquor baron Vijay Mallya.

Source: Hindustan Times April 24, 2018 10:30 UTC