Section 8

Surrender of fugitive criminal.

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
    If upon receipt of the report and statement under subsection (4) of section 7, the Central Government is of opinion that the fugitive criminal ought to be surrendered to the foreign State 1 * * *, it may issue a warrant for the custody and removal of the fugitive criminal and for his delivery at a place and to a person to be named in the warrant.

Notes

1. The words "or commonwealth country" omitted by Act 66 of 1993, s. 3 (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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