Extradition India to UK

An Interpol Red Notice is not an arrest warrant but is circulated to all Interpol member countries, including India. Indian police and immigration authorities check Interpol databases and may detain individuals flagged by a Red Notice. If you are subject to both a Red Notice and an extradition request, challenging the Red Notice through Interpol’s […]

Yes. The UK may request a provisional arrest warrant through Interpol or directly via diplomatic channels before submitting a full extradition request. A person can be detained in India pending receipt of the formal extradition documentation. Obtaining legal representation before any arrest is strongly advised.

The extradition process in India is typically prolonged, often lasting several years due to multi-stage court proceedings, appeals, and government review. High-profile cases such as Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi took many years to progress. This timeline provides significant opportunity to mount a legal defence.

India retains discretion to refuse extradition of Indian nationals. Under the 1992 treaty, India may decline to extradite its own citizens and instead prosecute them domestically for the alleged offences. However, this is a discretionary power, not an absolute right, and each case is assessed individually.