CBI vs HOPESON NINGSHEN & ORS.

The Supreme Court, in Transfer Petition (Criminal) No. 219-220 of 2009, held that the transfer of cases RC IMPH 2009/S0002 and RC IMPH 2009/S0003 from the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ukhrul to a competent Criminal court in Delhi was warranted under Section 406 of the CrPC due to the serious nature of the crimes involving kidnapping and murder, and the potential threat to the life of the accused. The Court emphasized the need for a fair trial, considering the unrest and ethnic tensions in Manipur. The transfer was deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the accused and the integrity of the judicial process.