Controversial Cases Under the Fugitive Offenders Act in India: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

India has witnessed several high-profile cases where economic offenders and fugitives have fled the country to evade prosecution. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018, was introduced to confiscate the properties of such offenders and expedite their extradition. However, its implementation has been fraught with legal battles, diplomatic hurdles, and controversies. This article critically examines some of India’s most controversial fugitive cases, analysing the effectiveness of the FEOA and the challenges faced in bringing offenders to justice.