Section3
The Extradition Act, 1962

Application of Act

In force From 05 Jan 1963 Act 34 of 1962 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 34 of 1962 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 15 Sep 1962 In force 05 Jan 1963 Cited by 1 provision

Section 3 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with application of Act. The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that the provisions of this Act, other than Chapter III, shall apply, to such foreign State or part thereof as may be specified in the order.] (2) The Central Government may, by the same notified order as is referred to in sub-section (1) or any The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.

1[(1) The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that the provisions of this Act, other than Chapter III, shall apply, to such foreign State or part thereof as may be specified in the order.]

(2) The Central Government may, by the same notified order as is referred to in sub-section (1) or any subsequent notified order, restrict such application to fugitive criminals found, or suspected to be, in such part of India as may be specified in the order.

(3) Where the notified order relates to a treaty State,--

(a) it shall set out in full the extradition treaty with that State ;

(b) it shall not remain in force for any period longer than that treaty; and

(c) the Central Government may, by the same or any subsequent notified order, render the application of this Act subject to such modifications, exceptions, conditions and qualifications as may be deemed expedient for implementing the treaty with that State.

2[(4) Where there is no extradition treaty made by India with any foreign State, the Central Government may, by notified order, treat any Convention to which India and a foreign State are parties, as an extradition treaty made by India with that foreign State providing for extradition in respect of the offences specified in that Convention.]

Section 3, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).

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Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Extradition Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Extradition Act is headed "Application of Act". The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that the provisions of this Act, other than Chapter III, shall apply, to such foreign State or part thereof as may be specified in the order.] (2) The Central Government may, by the same notified order as is referred to in sub-section (1) or any

How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 Extradition Act 1962, section 3 of the Extradition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 3 of the Extradition Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 3 of the Extradition Act come into force?

Section 3 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 3, 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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