# The Extradition Act, 1962, Section 5: Order for magisterial inquiry

- Act: The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962)
- In force from: 1963-01-05
- Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/extradition-act-1962/section/5/

## Text

Where such requisition is made, the Central Government may, if it thinks fit, issue an order to any Magistrate who would have had jurisdiction to inquire into the offence if it had been an offence committed within the local limits of his jurisdiction directing him to inquire into the case.

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