Vikas Kumar Roorkewal vs State Of Uttarkhand & Ors

The Supreme Court, while considering a petition under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, held that the transfer of a murder trial from Haridwar to Delhi was warranted due to the high-profile nature of the case and the perceived incapacity of the Uttarakhand police to conduct a fair investigation. The Court emphasized the need for a competent jurisdiction to ensure justice, particularly given the involvement of influential accused and the background of corruption in the Irrigation Department. The Court ordered the transfer to safeguard the integrity of the trial process.