Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-14
Amarinder Singh vs Parkash Singh Badal & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Amarinder Singh
- Respondent
- Parkash Singh Badal & Ors
- Author
- P. Sathasivam
- Bench
- J.M. Panchal, P. Sathasivam, K.G. Balakrishnan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed transfer petitions under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking to move the case 'State of Punjab vs. Prakash Singh Badal and Ors.' from Ropar to New Delhi. The Court held that the jurisdiction of the Special Judge, Ropar was valid concerning FIR No. 15 of 2003, which involved serious allegations under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, along with Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, and 13(1) and (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The petitions were dismissed, affirming the lower court's jurisdiction and the ongoing trial process.