New Delhi, June 19 -- Extradition court at New Delhi has allowed the extradition of a fugitive criminal (FC) to the United Kingdom (UK) to face trial at the High court of Scotland for sexual assault, rape and indecent communication.

The criminal, after committing the offences, had fled the UK and come down to Kerala. He was arrested in Kochi and brought to Delhi, and was running in judicial custody. He gave his consent for extradition.

An application was made on December 24, 2024, for his extradition.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Pranav Joshi passed the order for the extradition of Naijil Pau, an Indian who is a British citizen.

"Union of India is requested to extradite the FC Naijil Paul to the Government of the United...