A Delhi court recently permitted the extradition of Naijil Paul, a British national of Indian origin, to the United Kingdom to face trial for multiple sexual offences.
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DELHI
A Delhi court recently permitted the extradition of Naijil Paul, a British national of Indian origin, to the United Kingdom to face trial for multiple sexual offences.
Wanted by authorities in Scotland for rape, sexual assault, and indecent communication involving three women, Mr. Paul came to India after charges were framed against him.
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Pranav Joshi allowed the extradition of the accused while hearing the Centre’s December 2024 order requesting the court to inquire into the extradition request made by the UK government by determining whether a prima facie case was made out against the accused.
“Union of India is requested to extradite the FC, Naijil Paul, to the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to stand trial for indictment charges against the FC before the High Court of Judiciary at Glasgow, Scotland, through diplomatic channels.”
The court said that the accused would remain in Tihar prison till extradition formalities were completed.
Published – June 20, 2025 10:18 pm IST
