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The Extradition Act, 1974

( ACT NO. LVIII OF 1974 )

Chapter II

SURRENDER OF FUGITIVE OFFENDERS

Magistrate to report after enquiry
10. If, after the enquiry under section 8, the Magistrate is of opinion,-
 
 
 
 
(a) that a prima facie case has not been made out in support of such requisition, for surrender of the fugitive offender, he shall discharge the fugitive offender and make a report to that effect to the Government;
 
 
 
 
(b) that a prima facie case has been made out in support of such requisition, he shall-
 
 
 
 
(i) report the result of his enquiry to the Government;
 
 
 
 
(ii) forward, together with such report, any written statement which the fugitive offender may desire to submit for the consideration of the Government; and
 
 
 
 
(iii) subject to any provision relating to bail, commit the fugitive offender to prison to await the orders of the Government.

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