Convict's Journey from UK to Gujarat: A Tale of Judicial Collaboration

Jigukumar Sorthi, convicted for the murder of his former fiancee in the UK, has been transferred to Gujarat to serve the remainder of his sentence. This transfer is part of an India-UK agreement after his parents' appeal. Sorthi had been sentenced to 28 years imprisonment for the 2020 crime.

In a significant judicial collaboration, Jigukumar Sorthi, a murder convict sentenced in the United Kingdom, has been transferred to Gujarat to serve the rest of his sentence. Sorthi, originally from Valsad, will complete his term at Lajpore Central Jail.

Convicted of the murder of his former fiancée in Leicester, UK, Sorthi was initially sentenced in 2020 to 28 years of imprisonment. This international transfer comes as a result of an appeal by Sorthi's family to allow him to serve his sentence closer to home.

Having already served four years in the UK, Sorthi's relocation aligns with the terms of an agreement between India and the UK, reflecting diplomatic engagement in the justice system. The case highlights the complexities of cross-border legal frameworks and familial advocacy in the justice process.

(With inputs from agencies.)