London: Two powerful British women will play a role in deciding Vijay Mallya's fate in the extradition case filed by India against the fugitive tycoon, wanted over allegations of loan default and money laundering. An eight-day hearing on India's request begins on Monday in a London court.
Arguing on behalf of Vijay Mallya will be Queen's counsel Clare Montgomery, a lawyer with extensive experience in extradition and international criminal law.
Known to be fierce and a quick thinker, Ms Montgomery, 30, was described in a recent report by renowned legal firm Chambers and Partners as "'one of the finest minds at the bar".
After a recent court hearing, Mr Mallya was asked whether he would "return the thousands of crore rupees that he owes banks". He answered, "You can keep dreaming about a million pounds without knowing the facts. You will hear everything in court, I will say whatever I have to in court."
Mr Mallya fled to the UK in March 2016. India filed a case seeking his extradition in February 2017.
Arguing on behalf of Vijay Mallya will be Queen's counsel Clare Montgomery, a lawyer with extensive experience in extradition and international criminal law.
Known to be fierce and a quick thinker, Ms Montgomery, 30, was described in a recent report by renowned legal firm Chambers and Partners as "'one of the finest minds at the bar".
Mr Mallya is accused of defaulting on loans amounting to Rs 9,000 crore, borrowed from different banks across India (File Photo)
After a recent court hearing, Mr Mallya was asked whether he would "return the thousands of crore rupees that he owes banks". He answered, "You can keep dreaming about a million pounds without knowing the facts. You will hear everything in court, I will say whatever I have to in court."
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Mr Mallya fled to the UK in March 2016. India filed a case seeking his extradition in February 2017.
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