Surendra Pratap Singh vs State Of U.P.& Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the transfer petition filed by Surendra Pratap Singh, alleging that the investigation into his brother's murder was compromised due to the involvement of Brijesh Mishra, an MLA. The Court emphasized the need for a fair investigation under Article 21 of the Constitution, holding that the State's actions in withdrawing cases against Mishra raised serious concerns about the integrity of the judicial process. Consequently, the Court ordered that the investigation be conducted afresh to ensure justice is served.