Section 4

Requisition for surrender.

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.

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    A requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal of a foreign State 1 * * * may be made to the Central Government--
         (a) by a diplomatic representative of the foreign State 1 * * * at Delhi; or
         (b) by the Government of that foreign State 1 * * * communicating with the Central Government through its diplomatic representative in that State 2 ***;
and if neither of these modes is convenient, the requisition shall be made in such other mode as is settled by arrangement made by the Government of the foreign State 1 * * * with the Government of India.

Notes

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