Section6
The Extradition Act, 1962

Issue of warrant for arrest

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

Section 6 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with issue of warrant for arrest. On receipt of an order of the Central Government under section 5, the magistrate shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the fugitive criminal. The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.

On receipt of an order of the Central Government under section 5, the magistrate shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the fugitive criminal.

Section 6, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 5 Order for magisterial inquiry

Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Extradition Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Extradition Act is headed "Issue of warrant for arrest". On receipt of an order of the Central Government under section 5, the magistrate shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the fugitive criminal.

How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Extradition Act 1962, section 6 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 6 of the Extradition Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 5 (Order for magisterial inquiry), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 6 of the Extradition Act come into force?

Section 6 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 6, 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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