Sarabjit Rick Singh vs Union Of India (Uoi)

The Supreme Court addressed the interplay between international treaties and the Extradition Act, 1962, specifically examining Section 5 and Section 7 of the Act in relation to the extradition request from the United States. The Court held that the extradition process must comply with the requirements set forth in Article 9 of the Extradition Treaty and the Extradition Act, emphasizing the necessity of providing adequate documentation to the accused for a fair defense. The Court ultimately upheld the recommendation for extradition, affirming the lower court's decision.