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New Delhi [India], August 16 –<\/strong> India has said a court rather than the political leadership will decide whether to extradite Bangladesh\u2019s ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as Dhaka renews pressure for her return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian government officials said Bangladesh\u2019s extradition request must go through the judicial process including an examination of whether the charges against Hasina constitute extraditable offenses under Indian law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A senior Indian official said the decision would be based on judicial procedures rather than political or diplomatic considerations. At the same time, India is using diplomatic channels with Bangladesh to prevent the sensitive issue from escalating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hasina, 78 fled Bangladesh and came to India in August 2024 following a major political movement against her government. She has remained in India since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a virtual press conference on August 5, Hasina said she wanted to return to Bangladesh in December, describing the month as significant because of the country\u2019s Victory Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian officials believe that if Hasina returns voluntarily the issue of extradition would not arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hasina has been convicted of crimes against humanity in Bangladesh and sentenced to death. Her Awami League party has also been banned. Bangladesh has reportedly sent India an extradition request along with required legal documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty dating from 2013. While the treaty allows exceptions for politically motivated offenses it excludes certain serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, weapons use and incitement to murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under India\u2019s Extradition Act, 1962 a judicial officer can recommend extradition if sufficient grounds are established. Hasina\u2019s legal team is expected to challenge the Bangladesh tribunal\u2019s verdict and question the fairness of the proceedings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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