London: He is called the father of IPL. He initiated this tournament. Which later became the most popular T20 league in the world. Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi got a big relief in his legal battle. There was no obstacle to his return to India.
Lalit Modi has finally cleared legal hurdles to return home. Lalit Modi said on X handle that he will probably be able to celebrate Diwali in India this year. Hosted in South Africa IPL Lalit Modi was fined crores of rupees by the ED in 2009 for allegedly violating the Foreign Exchange Management Act. However, the Appellate Tribunal recently ruled in favor of Lalit.
An emotional Lalit Modi took to social media to write, “Yes, I am finally looking forward to returning to my country. Hope to have a great Diwali in India. Looking forward to meeting old friends and family after leaving India on May 12, 2010. Satyamev Jayate.”
STORY | Lalit Modi plans India return after tribunal relief in IPL 2009 FEMA case
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi on Wednesday said he plans to visit India later this year or early next year after receiving major legal relief from the Appellate Tribunal in the long-running 2009… pic.twitter.com/bNwnZA3zYk
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026
Lalit Modi left India in May 2010 and currently resides in London. Lalit Modi says he will be based in London for now, but is excited to return to India after a decade and a half. In an interview a few days ago, Lalit Modi said that he decided to leave India not because of legal action, but because of death threats from Dawood Ibrahim.
In fact, the Appellate Tribunal overturned most of the ED decisions and fines, giving relief to Lalit Modi. Lalit Modi said that what he has been saying repeatedly for the past 16 years has now been sealed by the court.
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