In Brief
Rajkumar Sabu sought transfer of a criminal case from Salem Court to New Delhi, alleging overlapping issues with pending civil suits in Delhi High Court, difficulty understanding Tamil proceedings, and undue hardship. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, holding that transfer under Section 406 CrPC requires grounds 'expedient for the ends of justice'—not mere convenience. Overlapping civil issues, language barriers, and distance are insufficient without credible evidence of bias or imperilled justice. The Court emphasised that tribunals with proper jurisdiction ordinarily should proceed with cases, and transfer power must be exercised sparingly and only when justice demands it.
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