Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana has filed a writ of habeas corpus challenging a recent U.S. court order that paved the way for his extradition to India where he is facing trial for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.
Last month, the U.S. District Court Central District of California approved the extradition of the 26/11 attack accused Rana to India.
Filing the writ of habeas corpus through his attorney, Rana, 62, challenged his extradition by the Government of India. Rana's extradition would violate the United States-India extradition treaty in two respects, his attorney argued.
