Danish Court Rejects India’s Extradition Request for 1995 Weapons Smuggling Case

A Danish court has denied India’s request to extradite Danish national Niels Holck over a 1995 weapons smuggling case. The court cited potential human rights violations under the European Convention. Holck admitted to being part of a smuggling operation in West Bengal in 1995 but will not be extradited.

A Danish court has denied India's request for the extradition of Niels Holck, a Danish national wanted in connection with a 1995 weapons smuggling case. The court concluded that complying with the request would violate Denmark's extradition act and risk breaching the European Convention on Human Rights.

The decision comes despite Holck's earlier admission in a Danish court that he participated in the smuggling operation involving the transport of around four tons of weapons to West Bengal. A Danish public prosecutor involved in the case has so far not commented on the ruling.

The court's ruling marks a significant development in the long-standing case, which has seen extensive legal deliberations and diplomatic negotiations. Denmark's refusal to extradite Holck underscores the complexities of international law and human rights considerations in extradition cases.

(With inputs from agencies.)