DELHI HC NOTICE TO CENTRE ON MICHEL'S PLEA OVER EXTRADITION PROVISION

Michel challenges new charges, says they breach extradition protections and Indian law.

- ‘TDG NETWORK

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Central government on a plea filed by Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, seeking a declaration that the India-UAE extradition treaty cannot override the Extradition Act, 1962.

Michel, through Advocate Aljo K Joseph, argued that the treaty is subordinate to a law enacted by the Indian Parliament and therefore cannot be used to justify proceedings beyond what is permitted under the statute.