Return of fugitive criminal by warrant
Section 18 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with return of fugitive criminal by warrant. 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 [foreign State] concerned of the fugitive criminal and for his delivery at a place and to a person to be named in the warrant. The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.
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.
Section 18, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).
Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Extradition Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Extradition Act is headed "Return of fugitive criminal by warrant". 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 [foreign State] concerned of the fugitive criminal and for his delivery at a place and to a person to be named in the warrant.
How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Extradition Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Extradition Act 1962 18, section 18 Extradition Act 1962, section 18 of the Extradition Act. People searching for it also type extradition act sc 1999 c 18. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 18 of the Extradition Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 18, 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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