Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether there exists an extradition pact between India and our neighbouring countries;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether there is any discussion with neighbouring countries on this front;

(e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the neighbouring countries on this; and

(f) by when this extradition pact would be signed and made operational?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (f) At present, India has Extradition Treaties with Nepal and Bhutan and an Extradition Arrangement with Sri Lanka.
In addition, an Extradition Treaty between India and Bangladesh was signed on 28th January, 2013. The Treaty would come into force after ratification by both sides.
The Extradition Treaties/Arrangement concerned provide a legal framework for seeking extradition of persons of any nationality who are wanted in India for offences involving imprisonment of at least one year and vice-versa. Such agreements strengthen the friendly relations between India and the countries concerned by providing the legal basis for bilateral cooperation in dealing with elements acting against the national interest of both countries.

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