Requisition for surrender
Section 4 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with requisition for surrender. A requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal of a foreign State 1 * * * may be made to the Central Government-- (a) by a diplomatic representative of the foreign State 1 * * * at Delhi; The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.
A requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal of a foreign State 1 * * * may be made to the Central Government--
(a) by a diplomatic representative of the foreign State 1 * * * at Delhi; or
(b) by the Government of that foreign State 1 * * * communicating with the Central Government through its diplomatic representative in that State 2 ***;
and if neither of these modes is convenient, the requisition shall be made in such other mode as is settled by arrangement made by the Government of the foreign State 1 * * * with the Government of India.
Section 4, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).
Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Extradition Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Extradition Act is headed "Requisition for surrender". A requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal of a foreign State 1 * * * may be made to the Central Government-- (a) by a diplomatic representative of the foreign State 1 * * * at Delhi;
How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Extradition Act 1962, section 4 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 4 of the Extradition Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 4, 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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