The judgement also vindicates the painstaking investigation by CBI, especially since Nirav Modi had raised various issues, the central probe agency said

The factory will have an initial capacity of 2 million units per year in phase 1 and will serve as the company's global manufacturing hub for its range of electric-powered scooters and two-wheelers.

The Uttar Pradesh Police had filed an FIR against Purohit for promoting enmity between different groups, defiling place of worship, hurting religious sentiments, among others.

Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said the company's delivery partners travel about 100-200 kilometres per day and the rise in fuel prices has led to an increase of Rs 600-800 per month on their fuel spend.

Modi will exhaust all the legal remedies, including appealing in higher courts as well as seeking asylum in the UK, before Indian authorities would be able to bring him back.