The Kerala High Court held that a formal extradition request through diplomatic channels is not a precondition for the immediate arrest of a fugitive criminal, and that on receiving an international arrest warrant through Interpol the nodal agency must forward it both to the Central Government under Section 34-B and to the jurisdictional Magistrate under Section 9 of the Extradition Act.
The Supreme Court dismissed Abu Salem’s plea seeking premature release in the 1993 Bombay serial blasts case, rejecting his contention that earned remission and undertrial custody should count towards the 25-year cap flowing from India’s extradition assurances to Portugal. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea filed by Abu Salem, sentenced to […]
A Delhi court has granted 26/11 terror accused Tahawwur Rana the permission for one supervised phone call to his family, subject to jail regulations. The court has requested reports on his health and future communication rights. Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian businessman, is involved in the planning of the Mumbai attacks.
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has directed Tihar Jail to submit an inquiry report concerning the safety of Christian Michel James, key accused in the VVIP chopper case. The court raised concerns about his proximity to dangerous inmates and called for reconsideration of his housing situation. A further hearing is scheduled for June 6, 2025.
The Delhi court allowed the NIA to obtain voice and handwriting samples from Tahawwur Rana, a key suspect in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The NIA, citing a need for further investigation, extended his custody for 12 more days. Rana, who allegedly conspired with David Headley, faces severe charges related to the attacks.
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, attributing it to efforts by both UPA and NDA governments. The NIA seeks to uncover the broader conspiracy linked to Rana’s role, emphasizing the need for justice for the victims and the investigation’s significance.