Where’s your father, country waiting to give him red carpet: SC to Choksi’s son
In a scathing remark, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition filed by Mehul Choksi’s son, asking him a pointed question – “Where’s your respected father nowadays? The country is waiting to give him a red-carpet welcome.” The court’s comment comes in the wake of a petition filed by Choksi’s son against the National Spot Exchange Limited’s (NSEL) decision to include him in a ₹937-crore recovery suit.
Mehul Choksi, the fugitive businessman, is an accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, one of the largest banking scams in India’s history. Choksi, along with his nephew Nirav Modi, is alleged to have defrauded the PNB of over ₹13,000 crore. The scam, which came to light in 2018, has been a major embarrassment for the Indian banking system and has led to a massive manhunt for the accused.
The Supreme Court’s remark is a clear indication of the country’s frustration with Choksi’s continued absence and the government’s inability to bring him to justice. The court’s comment, “The country is waiting to give him a red-carpet welcome,” is a sarcastic reference to the fact that Choksi is being pursued for extradition, but has so far managed to evade the law.
The petition filed by Choksi’s son was an attempt to challenge the NSEL’s decision to include him in the recovery suit. The NSEL had filed a suit against 63 defaulters, including Choksi’s son, to recover ₹937 crore. The petition argued that Choksi’s son was not a party to the original contract and therefore, could not be held liable for the recovery.
However, the Supreme Court was not convinced by the arguments and dismissed the petition. The court’s decision is a significant setback for Choksi’s son, who was trying to distance himself from his father’s alleged wrongdoing. The court’s remark, “Where’s your respected father nowadays?” is a clear indication that the court is not buying the argument that Choksi’s son is not involved in his father’s business dealings.
The PNB scam, in which Choksi is an accused, is a complex web of deceit and corruption that involves several high-profile individuals, including bankers, politicians, and businessmen. The scam, which was uncovered in 2018, has led to a massive investigation, with several arrests and chargesheets being filed.
The Indian government has been trying to extradite Choksi from Antigua, where he has been living since 2018. Choksi had taken citizenship of Antigua in 2017, and has been living there ever since. The Indian government has been trying to persuade the Antiguan government to extradite Choksi, but so far, the efforts have been unsuccessful.
The Supreme Court’s remark is a clear indication of the country’s frustration with Choksi’s continued absence and the government’s inability to bring him to justice. The court’s comment, “The country is waiting to give him a red-carpet welcome,” is a sarcastic reference to the fact that Choksi is being pursued for extradition, but has so far managed to evade the law.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court’s dismissal of Choksi’s son’s petition is a significant development in the PNB scam case. The court’s remark, “Where’s your respected father nowadays? The country is waiting to give him a red-carpet welcome,” is a clear indication of the country’s frustration with Choksi’s continued absence and the government’s inability to bring him to justice. The case is a complex web of deceit and corruption, and it remains to be seen how it will unfold in the coming days.
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