Section Text
19. Mode of requisition or form of warrant for the surrender or return to India of accused or convicted person who is in a foreign State1[* * * * *].--
(1) A requisition for the surrender of a person accused or convicted of an extradition offence committed in India and who is, or is suspected to be, in any foreign State1[* * * * *] to which Chapter 111 does not apply, may be made by the Central Government--
(a) to a diplomatic representative of that State or country at Delhi; or
(b) to the Government of that State or country through the diplomatic representative of India in that State2[* * * * *] ; and if neither of these modes is convenient the requisition shall be made in such other mode as is settled by arrangement made by the Government of India with that State2[* * * * *].
(2) A warrant issued by a Magistrate in India for the apprehension of any person who is, or is suspected to be, in any3[foreign State] to which Chapter III applies shall be in such form as may be prescribed.
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1. Omitted by Act 666 of 1993, Section 11, for the words "or Commonwealth countries".
2. Omitted by Act 66 of 1993, Section 3. (w.e.f. 18th December, 1993).
3. Substituted by Act 66 of 1993, Section 3 (w.e.f. 18th December, 1993).