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UK's decision to reject Mallya's appeal a significant milestone, says CBI

Meanwhile, the liquor baron expressed disappointment and said he will pursue further legal remedies as suggested by his lawyer

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The ruling gives 64-year-old Mallya, who is on bail, 14-days to approach the UK Supreme Court.

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After UK High Court rejected an appeal by liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya to overturn a decision to extradite him to India to face charges of defrauding a consortium of Indian banks of over Rs 9,000 crore, an elated CBI on Monday said it is a significant achievement in the continuing war against economic fugitives.

"It is a significant achievement in continuing war against economic fugitives who have been managing to stay away from the judicial process in the country," CBI Spokesperson RK Gaur said, adding it also validates the painstaking and meticulous investigation done by the agency.

Meanwhile,

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