Inside Photos Of Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail Where Mehul Choksi Will Be Kept After Extradition

Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 15:14 IST

Referring to details provided by the Indian government, the Belgian court noted that Choksi would be kept in Barrack No. 12 of Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail.

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi (File pic/AFP)

The Belgian court has ruled that the offences attributed to fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi are extraditable under both Indian and Belgian law and cleared the hurdle in India’s attempt to bring him back to face trial in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.

The court ruled that there is no legal barrier to Choksi’s extradition to India and upheld the legality of his April arrest by Belgian authorities, marking a key advance in New Delhi’s pursuit of the absconding jeweller.

Referring to details provided by the Indian government, the court noted that Choksi would be kept in Barrack No. 12 of Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail, which includes a 46-square-metre area, two cells, and a private toilet. India assured that he would be taken out of jail only for medical needs or court appearances.

Here are the inside pictures of Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail, in which Choksi will stay following his extradition to India:

It has been learnt that the cell will have three fans and six hanging lights with fresh air ventilation. The cell have access to sufficient natural light with four windows. For security and personal emergencies security to be deployed outside the cell round the clock.

The cell will be equipped with an attached bathroom with all amenities.

The court in its detailed judgment observed that the offences allegedly committed by Mehul Choksi fall under Indian law, specifically Sections 120-B read with 201, 409, 420, and 477-A of the Indian Penal Code, as well as Sections 7 and 13(2) read with 13(1)(c) and (d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, each punishable with over one year in prison.

The court further noted that Choksi’s role in these offences could involve participation in a criminal gang, fraud, corruption, and the use of forged documents — all considered serious offences under Articles 66, 196, 197, 213, 240, 241, 245, 246, 247, and 496 of the Belgian Criminal Code.

Ananya Bhatnagar

Ananya Bhatnagar, Correspondent at CNN-News18, reports on various legal issues and cases in lower courts and the Delhi High Court. He has covered the hanging of the Nirbhaya gang-rape convicts, JNU violence, De...Read More

Ananya Bhatnagar, Correspondent at CNN-News18, reports on various legal issues and cases in lower courts and the Delhi High Court. He has covered the hanging of the Nirbhaya gang-rape convicts, JNU violence, De...

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