Property found on fugitive criminal
Section 28 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with property found on fugitive criminal. Everything found in the possession of a fugitive criminal at the time of his arrest which may be material as evidence in proving the extradition offence may be delivered up with the fugitive criminal on his surrender or return, subject to the rights, if any, of third parties with respect thereto. The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.
Everything found in the possession of a fugitive criminal at the time of his arrest which may be material as evidence in proving the extradition offence may be delivered up with the fugitive criminal on his surrender or return, subject to the rights, if any, of third parties with respect thereto.
Section 28, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).
Questions about Section 28
What does Section 28 of the Extradition Act deal with?
Section 28 of the Extradition Act is headed "Property found on fugitive criminal". Everything found in the possession of a fugitive criminal at the time of his arrest which may be material as evidence in proving the extradition offence may be delivered up with the fugitive criminal on his surrender or return, subject to the rights, if any, of third parties with respect thereto.
How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 Extradition Act 1962, section 28 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 28 of the Extradition Act come into force?
Section 28 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 28, 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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