AMARINDER SINGH vs PARKASH SINGH BADAL & ORS.

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating on Transfer Petitions under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, held that the jurisdiction of the Special Judge, Ropar, to hear the case titled 'State of Punjab vs. Prakash Singh Badal and Ors.' under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, along with Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 13(1) and (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, was valid. The Court emphasized the need for a fair trial and the importance of transferring the case to ensure impartiality. Consequently, the petitions for transfer were allowed, directing the case to be moved to a competent court in New Delhi.