Cabinet approves signing and ratifying Extradition Agreement

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing and ratifying an Extradition Agreement between India and Morocco.

• The agreement will be signed during proposed VIP visit from Morocco in November 2018.

What are the Benefits of the Agreement?

• It will provide a strong legal base for extradition of fugitive offenders who are accused of economic offences, terrorism and other serious offences in one Contracting State and found in another Contracting State.
• It will also strengthen bilateral relations to deal with criminal elements acting against national interest of both India and Morocco.

Question:

Q. Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing and ratifying an Extradition Agreement between India and which country?
a. Japan
b. China
c. Korea
d. Morocco