Power of magistrate to issue warrant of arrest in certain cases
Section 9 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with power of magistrate to issue warrant of arrest in certain cases. Where it appears to any magistrate that a person within the local limits of his jurisdiction, is a fugitive criminal of a foreign State 1 * * * , he may, if he thinks fit, issue a warrant for the arrest of that person on such information and on such evidence as would, in his opinion, justify the iss The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.
(1) Where it appears to any magistrate that a person within the local limits of his jurisdiction, is a fugitive criminal of a foreign State 1 * * * , he may, if he thinks fit, issue a warrant for the arrest of that person on such information and on such evidence as would, in his opinion, justify the issue of a warrant if the offence of which the person is accused or has been convicted had been committed within the local limits of his jurisdiction.
(2) The magistrate shall forthwith report the issue of a warrant under sub-section (1) to the Central Government and shall forward the information, and the evidence or certified copies thereof to that Government.
(3) A person arrested on a warrant issued under sub-section (1) shall not be detained for more than three months unless within that period the magistrate receives from the Central Government an order made with reference to such person under section 5.
Section 9, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Extradition Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Extradition Act is headed "Power of magistrate to issue warrant of arrest in certain cases". Where it appears to any magistrate that a person within the local limits of his jurisdiction, is a fugitive criminal of a foreign State 1 * * * , he may, if he thinks fit, issue a warrant for the arrest of that person on such information and on such evidence as would, in his opinion, justify the iss
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Extradition Act 1962, section 9 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 9 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 9 of the Extradition Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 9, 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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