HARBANS LAL vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Special Judicial Magistrate, Ambala, to try the criminal case against the appellant, as the alleged offence involved the transportation of smuggled goods that passed through Ambala, thus satisfying the jurisdictional requirements under the relevant provisions. The Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's application to quash the proceedings, stating that the appellant could seek a transfer of the case if undue inconvenience arises. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's jurisdiction.