Multiple choice

India and Thailand have signed an extradition treaty. Which among the following highlights is/are not a part of the extradition treaty? (a) The treaty covers extradition of fugitive offenders, including those involved in terrorism, transnational crimes, economic offences, etc. (b) The treaty provides for the extradition of any person wanted by one contracting state and found in the other, irrespective of the trial or legal proceedings. (c) The treaty will help both the countries in expeditious extradition of fugitives by providing a firm legal basis for their bilateral cooperation.

  1. Only c

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only a and c
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Extradition treaties generally require that the offense be a crime in both countries (dual criminality) and usually exclude political offenses. The statement that it applies 'irrespective of the trial or legal proceedings' is generally incorrect as extradition requires specific legal processes.

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