December 14, 2024 00:08 (IST)
Cabinet approves signing of treaty between India, Maldives on Mutual Legal Assistance in criminal matters
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval on Wednesday for signing of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Criminal Matters between India and the Maldives.
The Treaty aims to enhance effectiveness of both countries in investigation and prosecution of crime, through cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.
In the context of transnational crime and its linkages to terrorism, the proposed Treaty will provide a broad legal framework for bilateral cooperation with Maldives in investigation and prosecution of crime as well as in tracing, restraint and confiscation of proceeds, and instruments of crime as well as funds meant to finance terrorist acts.
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