Section 20

Conveyance of accused or convicted person surrendered or returned.

The Extradition Act, 1962

  • Act 34 of 1962
  • Ministry of External Affairs
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the extradition of fugitive criminals and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    Any person accused or convicted of an extradition offence who is surrendered or returned by a foreign State 1*** may, under the warrant of arrest for his surrender or return issued in such State or country, be brought into India and delivered to the proper authority to be dealt with according to law.

Notes

1. The words "or commonwealth country" omitted by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f. 18-12-1993).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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