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(1) Where a person accused of an offence is extradited to Sri Lanka and-
| | (a) proceedings against him for the offence for which he was extradited are not begun within the period of six months commencing on the day of his arrival in Sri Lanka on being extradited; or | | |
| | (b) on his trial for that offence, he Is acquitted or discharged by any court in Sri Lanka, | | |
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