Release of persons arrested on bail
Section 25 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with release of persons arrested on bail. In the case of a person who is a fugitive criminal arrested or detained under this Act, the provisions of [the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] relating to bail shall apply in the same manner as they would apply if such person were accused of committing in India the offence of which he The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.
In the case of a person who is a fugitive criminal arrested or detained under this Act, the provisions of 1[the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] relating to bail shall apply in the same manner as they would apply if such person were accused of committing in India the offence of which he is accused or has been convicted, and in relation to such bail, the magistrate before whom the fugitive criminal is brought shall have, as far as may be, the same powers and jurisdiction as a court of session under that Code.
Section 25, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).
Questions about Section 25
What does Section 25 of the Extradition Act deal with?
Section 25 of the Extradition Act is headed "Release of persons arrested on bail". In the case of a person who is a fugitive criminal arrested or detained under this Act, the provisions of [the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] relating to bail shall apply in the same manner as they would apply if such person were accused of committing in India the offence of which he
How do I find court cases under Section 25 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 25, section 25 Extradition Act 1962, section 25 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 25 of the Extradition Act come into force?
Section 25 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 25, 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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