Belgian court delays hearing on Mehul Choksi's arrest challenge

THE Court of Appeal in Belgium has adjourned its hearing on a petition filed by Mehul Choksi, who is contesting the legality of his recent arrest.

- SHEKHAR SINGH @ New Delhi

Choksi, who is wanted in connection with Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, argues that the arrest was unlawful and carried out without following proper legal procedures.

In his latest petition, prepared by his legal team in Belgium, Choksi claims that his arrest breached due process and violated his fundamental rights. He has asked the court for his immediate release, pointing to several irregularities in the way he was taken into custody.