New Delhi, April 10 -- India's success in extraditing Tahawwur Rana was more than just a legal triumph--it was a combination of meticulous courtroom arguments and strategic diplomatic efforts, according to an official involved in the extradition process.

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the official explained that one of the biggest challenges was Rana's double jeopardy defense. His legal team in the U.S. contended that since he had already been tried for related offenses, prosecuting him again would be unlawful.

However, Indian legal experts countered this argument effectively. They explained that double jeopardy applies to specific crimes, not general conduct, and that Rana's prosecution under India's Unlawful Activities (Preve...