NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s interim government has cited the India–Bangladesh Extradition Treaty (2013) to request the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after an arrest warrant was issued by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for “crimes against humanity." Whether India is legally obliged to comply depends on intricate treaty provisions, exceptions, and India’s domestic law.

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When is an extradition request valid under Articles 1 & 2?

The India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty clearly states that a request can only be made if the individual has been charged, accused, or convicted of an extraditable offence. In Hasina’s case, the ICT has issued an arrest warrant in connection with “crimes against humanity.” Legally, this satisfies the minimum procedural c

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