Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

If an Indian H1B from the US has absconded to India after having charged with sexual offense on a minor (16yr), can he be extradited to the US? Can he fight against his extradition?


Asked on 7/21/11, 9:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Depends on terms of the Treaty of Extradition in the context of nature of the offence.

Read more
Answered on 7/21/11, 9:40 pm
Sanjay Kalra Sanjay Kalra & Associates

Yes . If anyone has committed any crime in USA whether he or she is on a Non -immigrant visa to USA or has a Green card or is a citizen runs away to India will be extradited as there is a Extradition Treaty between both the countries. Yes he will be given a chance to contest the extradition.

Read more
Answered on 7/24/11, 2:32 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in India