SARABJIT RICK SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the interplay between international treaties and domestic law under the Extradition Act, 1962, particularly focusing on Section 5 and Article 9 of the Extradition Treaty with the USA. The Court held that the extradition request must meet the evidentiary standards set forth in the treaty and the Act, emphasizing the necessity for adequate documentation to support extradition claims. The appeal was allowed, and the extradition proceedings were directed to comply with the legal requirements for a fair hearing.