Jurisdiction as to offences committed at sea or in air
Section 23 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with jurisdiction as to offences committed at sea or in air. Where the offence in respect of which the surrender or return of a fugitive criminal is sought was committed on board any vessel on the high seas or any aircraft while in the air outside India or the Indian territorial waters which comes into any port or aerodrome of India, the Central Government an The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.
Where the offence in respect of which the surrender or return of a fugitive criminal is sought was committed on board any vessel on the high seas or any aircraft while in the air outside India or the Indian territorial waters which comes into any port or aerodrome of India, the Central Government and any magistrate having jurisdiction in such port or aerodrome may exercise the powers conferred by this Act.
Section 23, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).
Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Extradition Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Extradition Act is headed "Jurisdiction as to offences committed at sea or in air". Where the offence in respect of which the surrender or return of a fugitive criminal is sought was committed on board any vessel on the high seas or any aircraft while in the air outside India or the Indian territorial waters which comes into any port or aerodrome of India, the Central Government an
How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Extradition Act 1962, section 23 of the Extradition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 23 of the Extradition Act come into force?
Section 23 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 23, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 31. Restrictions on surrender341 words
- 36. Power to make rules338 words
- 2. Definitions337 words
- 10. Receipt in evidence of exhibits, depositions and other documents and authentication thereof291 words
- 7. Procedure before magistrate239 words
- 3. Application of Act214 words
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