JAHID SHAIKH & ORS. vs STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR.

The Supreme Court, while considering a Transfer Petition under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, addressed the concerns regarding the potential bias of local authorities in the trial of the Ahmedabad bomb blast cases. The Court emphasized the necessity of a fair trial and highlighted the obligations under Section 207 Cr.P.C. to provide essential documents to the accused. The Court ultimately held that the transfer of the trial outside Gujarat was warranted to ensure impartiality and uphold the principles of justice.