New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- The Delhi High Court has recently ordered the release of fugitive criminal Murugesan Manivannan and his discharge from the extradition proceedings over his non-extradition to Thailand and excessive custody in India. The Central Government said that his case has been referred to the CBI for local prosecution in India.

The fugitive criminal was wanted in Thailand for prosecution in a case connected with the import of 840 radiated tortoises.

Delhi's Patiala court ordered his extradition on January 6, 2026. He was to be extradited to the Kingdom of Thailand as per the provisions of the Extradition Act.

Justice Madhu Jain ordered the release of Murugesan Manivannan and his discharge from the extradition proceedings. ...