Stalemate over Indo-Nepal extradition treaty

mypeoplesreview.com · 5 days ago

The extradition treaty between Nepal and India remains stalled, with discussions ongoing for a new legal cooperation agreement in criminal cases. A key sticking point is India's push to expand extradition coverage, including third-country nationals, which Nepal resists due to potential overreach. While a mutual legal assistance agreement has progressed, it does not resolve the core extradition issues. This stalemate creates enforcement gaps for sophisticated cross-border crimes and raises diplomatic questions, though it also allows Nepal to retain negotiating leverage and protect its sovereignty.