Repeals and savings

Q: When did Section 37 of the Extradition Act come into force?

Section 37 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 37, 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.

In force From 05 Jan 1963 Act 34 of 1962 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 34 of 1962 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 15 Sep 1962 In force 05 Jan 1963

Section 37 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with repeals and savings. The Indian Extradition Act, 1903 (15 of 1903), and any law corresponding thereto in force at the commencement of this Act in the territories which, immediately before the 1st day of November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States and the North East Frontier Agency and Tuensang District (Extradition) The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.

(1) The Indian Extradition Act, 1903 (15 of 1903), and any law corresponding thereto in force at the commencement of this Act in the territories which, immediately before the 1st day of November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States and the North East Frontier Agency and Tuensang District (Extradition) Regulation, 1961 (3 of 1961), are hereby repealed.
(2) The Extradition Acts, 1870 to 1932 (33 and 34 Vict. c. 52; 36 and 37 Vict. c. 60; 6 Edw. 7, c. 15; 22 and 23 Geo. 5, c. 39, 44 and 45 Vict. c.
69) and the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881, in so far as they apply to and operate as part of the law of India, are hereby repealed.
Section 37, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).

Questions about Section 37

What does Section 37 of the Extradition Act deal with?

Section 37 of the Extradition Act is headed "Repeals and savings". The Indian Extradition Act, 1903 (15 of 1903), and any law corresponding thereto in force at the commencement of this Act in the territories which, immediately before the 1st day of November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States and the North East Frontier Agency and Tuensang District (Extradition)

How do I find court cases under Section 37 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 37, section 37 Extradition Act 1962, section 37 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 37 of the Extradition Act come into force?

Section 37 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 37, 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

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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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