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Hearing on Lankan minister extradition plea posted to Feb
The Madras High Court posted to February 21 for orders on a petition seeking extradition and arrest of Sri Lankan minister Douglas Devananda.
Chennai: The Madras High Court on Thursday posted to February 21 for orders on a petition seeking extradition and arrest of Sri Lankan minister Douglas Devananda, wanted in connection with a murder case.
When the matter came up before a division bench, comprising justices K Mohan Ram and G M Akbar Ali, Additional Solicitor General of India M Ravindran informed the bench that India and Sri Lanka have only an `extradition arrangement` and
not an extradition treaty.
He filed a communication received to the effect from the Ministry of External Affairs (Legal and Treaties Division).
In his petition seeking arrest of Devananda, advocate and Tamil Nadu Peoples` Rights Forum secretary P Pugalenthi submitted that the minister for traditional industries was involved in three criminal cases, including a murder case, which are pending before city courts.
He submitted that in June 1994, an additional sessions judge had issued a proclamation warrant against Devananda, treating him as absconding accused in a murder case. The case, registered by the city police pertains to the killing of one Thirunavukkarasu in 1986.
PTI
In his petition seeking arrest of Devananda, advocate and Tamil Nadu Peoples` Rights Forum secretary P Pugalenthi submitted that the minister for traditional industries was involved in three criminal cases, including a murder case, which are pending before city courts.
He submitted that in June 1994, an additional sessions judge had issued a proclamation warrant against Devananda, treating him as absconding accused in a murder case. The case, registered by the city police pertains to the killing of one Thirunavukkarasu in 1986.
PTI