UK court to hear Nirav Modi's new bail application today

Nirav has been in custody at Wandsworth prison in south-west London, one of England's most overcrowded prisons, since his arrest in March.

Nirav Modi's remand extended till Sept 19, UK extradition trial expected in May 2020

There is also likely to be a case management hearing in the case ahead of the trial in February next year.

The 48-year-old is likely to be informed of the dates for his trial on the extradition charges brought by the Indian government.

A provisional order for attachment of these four accounts, and one more in the name of a company controlled by Nirav Modi.

Justice Simler said matter is of 'some importance', she would take some time to consider it and hand down her ruling on Wed.

The state govt recently submitted a letter of assurance to the Centre about the facilities which it can provide in the prison, he said.

ED said that no further time should be granted to the appellant to submit any other document at this stage.

Barrister Nick Hearn from Furnival Chambers will represent CPS, while Modi will be represented by Clare Montgomery of Matrix Chambers.

Modi and his uncle, Mehul Choksi, are the main accused in Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam.

The bungalow is worth over Rs 100 crore, according to Enforcement Directorate estimates.