Supreme Court of India · 2021-03-09
SWAATI NIRKHI vs STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/17954
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SWAATI NIRKHI
- Respondent
- STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDU MALHOTRA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDU MALHOTRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a transfer petition seeking to move a criminal case from Delhi to Allahabad under Section 406 of the Cr.P.C. The court considered the circumstances surrounding the case, including allegations of extortion and false accusations of gang rape. Ultimately, the court granted the transfer to ensure a fair trial, emphasizing the importance of impartiality in legal proceedings.