Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) in India is/are correct? 1. MLATs are primarily governed by the Extradition Act, 1962. 2. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, contains specific provisions for international cooperation via MLATs. 3. Dual criminality is a universal and non-negotiable requirement for all forms of assistance under MLATs. 4. Article 253 of the Indian Constitution provides the legislative competence for India to enter into MLATs.

Consider the following statements regarding the scope of assistance under Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs): 1. MLATs primarily focus on the extradition of individuals. 2. Asset recovery and freezing of proceeds of crime are typically covered under MLATs. 3. MLATs can facilitate the taking of testimony or statements from witnesses in a foreign country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a common ground for refusal of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) request?

Consider the following high-profile cases in India: 1. Vijay Mallya 2. Nirav Modi 3. Christian Michel In which of the above cases has Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) played a significant role in evidence gathering or asset recovery?

Which constitutional article primarily empowers the Indian Parliament to make laws for implementing international treaties, including Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs)?