Extradition to India—Samira Jumani Continued

On Friday, we noted that India was seeking the extradition of Samira Jumani, the first wife of “underworld don” Abu Salem. It is now being reported that India had requested Ms. Jumani’s extradition last year, but had failed to show sufficient evidence of criminal wrong-doing.^[1] The charges for which extradition was sought last year included conspiracy, cheating, and forgery, but the United States apparently requested additional material to strengthen the case for extradition, which India reportedly failed to provide.^[2] Furthermore, it is now unclear whether India has actually requested the extradition of Ms. Jumani. According to at least three Indian newspapers, “[s]enior officials at the Embassy of India would not offer any comment on the issue.”^[3] However, other sources continue to insist that a request has been filed.^[4]

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[1] India Sought Samira’s Extradition from US Last Year, Hindustan Time, Nov. 20, 2005, available here.
[2] Id.
[3] See id.; see also India Sought Samira’s Extradition from US; Request Turned Down, Outlook India, Nov. 20, 2005, available here; US Seeks Material on Salem’s Ex-Wife for Extradition Case, Navhind Times, Nov. 20, 2005, available here..
[4] See, e.g., K.P. Nayar, Lucknow Lifeline for Samira in US, The Telegraph (India), Nov. 20, 2005, available here; K.P. Nayar, Samira Passport Probe to Reopen, The Telegraph (India), Nov. 20, 2005, available here.