What happens if I am arrested in India on a UK extradition warrant while travelling?

You will be brought before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, where the court will assess whether provisional detention is justified pending receipt of formal extradition documents. The UK typically has 60 days to submit complete extradition papers through diplomatic channels. During this period, you may apply for bail, though Indian courts grant bail sparingly in extradition matters, particularly for serious financial crimes. Immediate legal representation is essential to challenge procedural defects in the arrest warrant and to begin preparing substantive defences before formal proceedings commence.