TEHRAN- The secretary of Iranian High Council for Human Rights and the Indian Ambassador to Tehran have underscored the necessity of enhancing legal and judicial collaboration between their nations. 

During a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday, Kazem Gharibabadi and Rudra Gaurav Shresth engaged in discussions on this topic. 

Gharibabadi criticized the politicization of human rights issues by certain Western nations, pointing out the hypocrisy of some European countries and the United States regarding the genocide and crimes against humanity committed by the Zionist regime in Gaza, which he cited as examples of the erosion and infringement of human rights.

Both parties acknowledged the significance of strengthening cooperation in legal, judicial, and human rights matters, as well as the importance of exchanging experiences between their countries.

Iran and India have established robust legal collaboration across various domains. In 2002, they entered into an Extradition Treaty that enables the transfer of individuals sought for criminal prosecution. 

Additionally, a treaty signed in 2008 enhances cooperation in crime investigation and prosecution, encompassing information sharing, the extradition of fugitives, and the collection of evidence.