Section 22

Liability of fugitive criminals to be arrested and 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
    Every fugitive criminal of a foreign State 1* * * shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be liable to be arrested and surrendered or returned, whether the offence in respect of which the surrender or return is sought was committed before or after the commencement of this Act, and whether or not a court in India has jurisdiction to try that offence.

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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