DR. SUBRAMANIAM SWAMY vs RAMAKRISHNA HEGDE

The Supreme Court held that under Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure, it has the authority to transfer civil proceedings from one High Court to another if it is expedient for the ends of justice. The Court emphasized that the determination of expediency is based on the specific facts of each case, prioritizing justice. In this instance, the petitioner's request to transfer a defamation suit from the Bombay High Court to a Civil Court in Karnataka was granted, as the Court found that the transfer would serve the interests of justice.