Analysis Of Indian And The UK's Extradition Laws

Extradition Laws: Where the Indian and the UK's interest overlap?

Introduction

States negotiate extradition accords in order to pursue fugitives and other wanted persons in foreign territories, a practice that dates back to ancient times. Extradition has become increasingly significant as international criminal groups, such as those linked to terrorism, narcotics trafficking, counterfeit, and cybercrime, have grown substantially. It can be said that the source of power of extradition arises from treaties. Upwards of a hundred nations have extradition treaties with the United States. Extraditions are typically problematic, and they may become mired in geopolitical tensions even when accords are in place. Formally, "Extradition" refers to the handover of any individual demanded by the requesting State seeking criminal prosecution or the imposition or implementation of a sentence in connection with an extraditable offence. The presence of an enforceable extradition