R. Balakrishna Pillai vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court dismissed the transfer petition filed by a former Minister convicted under Section 5(1)(d) and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, seeking to move his pending appeal from the High Court of Kerala to the High Court of Karnataka. The Court held that the apprehension of bias expressed by the petitioner was not substantiated, emphasizing that justice must not only be done but must also appear to be done. The Court found no valid grounds to transfer the case, thereby upholding the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court.