# The Extradition Act, 1962, Section 18: Return of fugitive criminal by warrant

- Act: The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962)
- In force from: 1963-01-05
- Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/extradition-act-1962/section/18/

## Text

The Central Government may, at any time after a fugitive criminal has been committed to prison under this Chapter, issue a warrant for the custody and removal to the 1[foreign State] concerned of the fugitive criminal and for his delivery at a place and to a person to be named in the warrant.

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