India, April 29 -- Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has filed a fresh plea before the Belgian Court of Appeal, seeking relief against India's request for his extradition. He also accused Belgian authorities of violating the principles of natural justice.

In his latest plea, submitted by his Belgian legal team and drafted by Advocate Vijay Aggarwal, Choksi claimed that Belgian authorities failed to adhere to prescribed legal procedures at the time of his arrest, news agency ANI reported.

He argued that officials not only disregarded the due process but also violated his fundamental rights, breaching the principles of natural justice.

Citing irregularities in the arrest procedures, Choksi demanded his immediate release. However, the cou...