Abetment of extradition offences
Section 26 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with abetment of extradition offences. A fugitive criminal who is accused or convicted of abetting [, conspiring, attempting to commit, inciting or participating as an accomplice in the commission of] any extradition offence shall be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be accused or convicted of having committed such offence and shall The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.
A fugitive criminal who is accused or convicted of abetting 1[, conspiring, attempting to commit, inciting or participating as an accomplice in the commission of] any extradition offence shall be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be accused or convicted of having committed such offence and shall be liable to be arrested and surrendered accordingly.
Section 26, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).
Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the Extradition Act deal with?
Section 26 of the Extradition Act is headed "Abetment of extradition offences". A fugitive criminal who is accused or convicted of abetting [, conspiring, attempting to commit, inciting or participating as an accomplice in the commission of] any extradition offence shall be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be accused or convicted of having committed such offence and shall
How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 26, section 26 Extradition Act 1962, section 26 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 26 of the Extradition Act come into force?
Section 26 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 26, 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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