Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Stand on Christian Michel’s Extradition Challenge

The Delhi High Court sought the Centre’s response on Christian Michel’s plea challenging the applicability of the India–UAE extradition treaty in light of the Extradition Act, 1962.

Michel contended that Section 21 of the Act prohibits prosecution for offences not expressly included in the extradition order, whereas Article 17 of the treaty permits trial for “connected offences,” creating an inconsistency.

He also assailed the trial court’s refusal to grant him release under Section 436A CrPC. The Court issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, CBI and ED, and listed the matter for further hearing on January 9.

[Christian Michel v Union of India & Ors]