The Extradition Act, 1962 · IV — SURRENDER OR RETURN OF ACCUSED OR CONVICTED PERSONS FROM FOREIGN STATES[2] * * *

Section 19. Mode of requisition or form of warrant for the surrender or return to India of accused or convicted

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER IV SURRENDER OR RETURN OF ACCUSED OR CONVICTED PERSONS FROM FOREIGN STATES[2] * * * 19. Mode of requisition or form of warrant for the surrender or return to India of accused or convicted person who is in a foreign State[3] * * *.― (1) A requisition for the surrender of a person accused or convicted of an extradition offence committed in India and who is or is suspected to be, in any foreign State 4* * * to which Chapter III does not apply, may be made by the Central Government ― (a) to a diplomatic representative of that State[5] * * * at Delhi; or (b) to the Government of that State[5] * * * through the diplomatic representative of India in that State[5] * * *; 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 India with that State[5] * * *. 1. Subs. by Act 66 of 1993, s. 3, for "commonwealth country" (w.e.f. 18-12-1993). 2. The words "OR COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES" omitted by s. 11, ibid . (w.e.f. 18-12-1993). 3. The words "or commonwealth country" omitted by s. 3, ibid . (w.e.f. 18-12-1993). 4. The words "or a commonwealth country" omitted by s. 3, ibid . (w.e.f. 18-12-1993). 5. The words "or country" omitted by s. 3, ibid . (w.e.f.18-12-1993). (2) A warrant issued by a magistrate in India for the apprehension of any person who is, or is suspected to be, in any[1] [foreign State] to which Chapter III applies shall be in such form as may be prescribed.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 66 of 1993, s. 3

    In force from 18 Dec 1993

    Earlier wording: “commonwealth country”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 66 of 1993, s. 3, for "commonwealth country" (w.e.f. 18-12-1993).

  2. omitted by Act 66 of 1993, s. 11

    In force from 18 Dec 1993

    Earlier wording: “OR COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES”

    Footnote: 2. The words "OR COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES" omitted by s. 11, ibid . (w.e.f. 18-12-1993).