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Extradition Treaties — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Savarkar v. State of Maharashtra
1962This landmark case established important principles regarding the scope of political offense exception in extradition law. The Supreme Court examined whether activities related to…
Vijay Mallya v. State through CBI
2019This case represents the most high-profile extradition matter in recent Indian legal history, involving complex issues of economic crimes, diplomatic relations, and procedural…
Abu Salem v. State of Maharashtra
2005This case established important precedents regarding the specialty principle in extradition law and the binding nature of diplomatic assurances. The Supreme Court ruled that India…