Shimla, Sept. 11 -- In wake of the ongoing unrest in neighbouring Nepal, India has put on hold the ongoing treaty negotiations for the exchange of absconding criminals, said Senior Panel Counsel for Union government Lokinder Paul Thakur, before the Himachal Pradesh high court, during the hearing of criminal appeals filed by the state. He also sought an additional six weeks' time, citing political turmoil in Nepal.

The counsel told the HC that the treaty between India and Nepal is at the final stage, while seeking time in view of prevailing circumstances.

Considering his request, the HC deferred the hearing till November 17, 2025.

The high court has deferred hearings in a set of criminal appeals filed by the state against 10 people, aft...