Deadlock over release and extradition of antique dealer Subash Kapoor
A legal deadlock has stalled the extradition of international antique dealer Subash Chandra Kapoor, who is currently imprisoned in India. While the central government seeks to honor international treaties, the Tamil Nadu state government insists on keeping him in custody to face pending local idol theft charges.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complexities of international extradition law when multiple domestic jurisdictions have competing legal claims.
A deadlock has emerged over the release and extradition of international antique dealer Subash Chandra Kapoor, who has been lodged at the Tiruchi Central Prison. The State government has insisted that he should not be released and extradited, as he faces prosecution in five more cases in Tamil Nadu. However, the Centre has maintained that India should honour its extradition treaties with Germany and the United States.
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