International Crimes Tribunal

SHEIKH HASINA'S EXTRADITION: A LITMUS TEST FOR INDIA'S NEIGHBOURHOOD FIRST POLICY

Bangladesh’s extradition request for Sheikh Hasina puts India in a tough diplomatic and legal spot. Under the 2013 treaty, Delhi must weigh bilateral ties, security concerns, and the political offence exception. India could refuse, delay, or offer conditional asylum, making its decision geopolitically significant.