Supreme Court of India · 2017-02-15
ASHA RANJAN vs STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/43121
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ASHA RANJAN
- Respondent
- STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.
- Author
- Dipak Misra
- Bench
- AMITAVA ROY DIPAK MISRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the petitions concerning the transfer of criminal proceedings and the investigation of FIR No. 362/16 under Sections 302 and 120B IPC. The Court held that the transfer of proceedings from Siwan, Bihar to Delhi is warranted due to concerns for the petitioners' safety and the integrity of the trial. The Court also directed that the trial against the accused, M. Shahabuddin, be conducted through video conferencing, ensuring that justice is served while maintaining security.