Sri Jayendra Saraswathy ... vs State Of Tamil Nadu And Others

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a transfer petition under Section 406 Cr.P.C., held that the transfer of Sessions Case No. 197 of 2005 from Tamil Nadu was warranted due to the potential for bias stemming from public statements made by the Chief Minister and the perceived overzealousness of the Special Investigation Team. The Court emphasized the necessity of a fair trial, free from external influences, and granted the transfer to ensure impartiality in the proceedings. The ruling underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of the judicial process in high-profile cases.