Mallya, who co-owned the Formula One motor racing team Force India until it went into administration in July, has denied all wrongdoing and argued the case against him was politically motivated. Judge Emma Arbuthnot, England's chief magistrate, decided there was a prima facie case against Mallya, who moved to Britain in March 2016, and his human rights would not be infringed if he was extradited. Her ruling will now be passed to the interior minister who must also approve it. Mallya can appeal Arbuthnot's decision within 14 days to London's High Court. The interior minister's decision can also be appealed to the High Court and ultimately the Supreme Court.

Source: bd News24 December 10, 2018 12:22 UTC