Liability of fugitive criminals from foreign States to be apprehended and returned

Q: When did Section 13 of the Extradition Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 13, came into force on 05 Jan 1963, having been enacted on 15 Sep 1962. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 05 Jan 1963 Act 34 of 1962 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 34 of 1962 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 15 Sep 1962 In force 05 Jan 1963

Section 13 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with liability of fugitive criminals from foreign States to be apprehended and returned. Where a fugitive criminal of any [foreign State] to which this Chapter applies is found in India, he shall be liable to be apprehended and returned in the manner provided by this Chapter to that [foreign State]. The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.

Where a fugitive criminal of any ¹⁰[foreign State] to which this Chapter applies is found in India, he shall be liable to be apprehended and returned in the manner provided by this Chapter to that ¹⁰[foreign State].
Section 13, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Extradition Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Extradition Act is headed "Liability of fugitive criminals from foreign States to be apprehended and returned". Where a fugitive criminal of any [foreign State] to which this Chapter applies is found in India, he shall be liable to be apprehended and returned in the manner provided by this Chapter to that [foreign State].

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Extradition Act?

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When did Section 13 of the Extradition Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 13, came into force on 05 Jan 1963, having been enacted on 15 Sep 1962. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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3. Application of Act214 words

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