Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Governments of India and Poland.
Objective: To enhance capability and effectiveness of both countries in investigation and prosecution of crimes, including crimes related to terrorism.
Nodal Agency: The Ministry of Home Affairs is the central authority in India for seeking and providing mutual legal assistance in criminal law matters. The Central Authority transmits and receives all requests for assistance either directly or through diplomatic channels.
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties: Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) in criminal matters are the bilateral treaties entered between countries for forging international cooperation and assistance.
Significance: Investigation and Prosecution of Crime:
