It is the policy of the Government of India to conclude extradition Treaties with as many countries as possible to ensure availability of fugitive criminals for trial. Negotiations are held through diplomatic channels on the basis of drafts proposed by the either side.

India has Extradition Treaties in force with 31 countries/regions, namely, Belgium, Nepal, Canada, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Bhutan, Hong Kong, United States of America, the Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Spain, Turkey, Mongolia, Germany, Tunisia, Republic of Korea, Oman, France, South Africa, Bahrain, Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Kuwait, Belarus, Mauritius, Portugal, Mexico and Tajikistan. In addition, India has Extradition arrangements with 9 countries namely Australia, Fiji, Italy, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania and Thailand. 42 criminals were extradited by the foreign countries to India since 2002.

This information was given by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State of External Affairs in Rajya Sabha