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A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Extradition
Punjab and Haryana HC denies relief under Section 21 of Extradition Act to alleged gangster Sukhpreet Budha
The Court held that he was not aided by Section 21 since he was not extradited by the Union of India from Armenia but instead came of his own volition.
US must provide assurances to the UK High Court before securing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition: UK High Court of Justice
The Court directed US to assure that Assange is allowed to rely on the First Amendment protections and is not prejudiced at trial by reason of his nationality, and that a death penalty is not imposed.
Delhi High Court upholds extradition of Indian National accused of murder, to Oman
“The standard of proof in an inquiry in an extradition case is not of the same level as that required in a trial.”
Delhi High Court permits extradition of a German national to face trial for sexual offences against children under the German Criminal Code
The Delhi High Court upheld the order of ACMM for extradition of a German national to the Government of Federal Republic of Germany to face trial for sexual offences against children under the German Criminal Code.
Life and liberty of a person not on the shore of India, cannot be invoked when the individual himself is not in India; Gujarat High Court dismisses petition of foreigner to enter India
Gujarat High Court denied entry to an American Passport holder who has been convicted as a sex offender and held that petition filed by the petitioner's father on petitioner's behalf, invoking Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution of India, is not maintainable because life and liberty of a person not on the shore of India, cannot be invoked on his behalf when the individual himself is not in India
Abu Salem can’t be kept behind bars for more than 25 years, holds Supreme Court. Here’s why
Supreme Court: In a big development, the bench of Sanjay Kishan Kaul* and MM Sundresh, JJ has directed that the infamous gangster/terrorist
Extradition Cases: When does petitioner’s concern of lack of disclosure of evidence require court’s intervention? Del HC discusses
Delhi High Court: Chandra Dhari Singh, J., while addressing a matter, expressed that, Under Principles of Natural Justice, it is settled law
Government of India moves a step closer to Nirav Modi’s extradition, as UK court rules that “extradition to India is compatible with his Convention rights within the meaning of Human Rights Act, 1998” || Detailed Report
Westminster Magistrates’ Court: Marking a significant development in the Punjab National Bank fraud case, District Judge Sam Goozée while deliberating upon request
PNB Scam | UK Court gives a green signal to Nirav Modi extradition; rules “he has a case to answer in India”
On January 29, 2018, Punjab National Bank reported a fraud to the tune of Rs. 281 crore against Nirav Modi: a fugitive
Ker HC | International Arrest Warrant by itself will not suffice to extradite an accused to UAE. For extradition, request should be communicated in writing via diplomatic channels, HC states
Kerala High Court: N. Nagaresh, J., addressed the petition seeking to direct the State to implement International Arrest Warrant and to handover
Del HC | India – South Africa Cricket Series Conspiracy | Sanjeev Chawla alleged in criminal conspiracy of match fixing to be in police custody for investigation at Tihar only
Delhi High Court: Anu Malhotra, J., while deciding a petition with regard to the investigation of Sanjeev Chawla alleged for acting as
PNB Scam | Nirav Modi declared Fugitive Economic Offender by a Special PMLA Court
As per the media reports, The Special PMLA Court declared Nirav Modi a fugitive economic offender on a plea of the Enforcement
[Breaking] PNB Scam | Mehul Choksi’s Antigua citizenship to be revoked; Soon to be extradited to India
As reported by ANI, Mehul Choksi, who is an accused in the Punjab National Bank Scam will be soon extradited to India
Breaking | Proposed Extradition law suspended by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam
As reported by media, Proposed Law on Extradition in respect to allowing extraditions to China has been suspended by Hong Kong after
PNB Scam | Westminster Court issues an arrest warrant against Nirav Modi
Westminster Court, United Kingdom: A provisional arrest warrant has been issued against the fugitive diamond merchant, Nirav Modi for his extradition in
Breaking | UK’s green signal for the extradition process of business tycoon Vijay Mallya
As reported by the media, Sajid Javid the UK Home Secretary signed the extradition order of Vijay Mallya on 04-02-2019. Westminster Magistrates’
UK Court allows Vijay Mallya’s extradition to India; dismisses plea regarding lack of fair trial stating “do not accept that Courts in India are there to do what politicians tell them to do”
Westminster Magistrates’ Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Senior District Judge (the Chief Magistrate) Emma Arbuthnot accepted the Government of India’s