SATLSH JAGGI versus STATE OF CHHATTLSHGARH AND ORS.

SATLSH JAGGI versus STATE OF CHHATTLSHGARH AND ORS.

Though no bias or disinclination was indicated by the Sessions Judge, to ensure that justice is not only done but seen to be done, and in light of the peculiar facts, it is appropriate for the High Court to transfer the case to another Sessions Judge in Raipur. Such transfer does not cast aspersion on the present Sessions Judge.

Parties
Appellant: Satish Jaggi; Respondents: State of Chhattisgarh and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
22 February 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Disposition
Outcome
Appeal disposed of
Legal Topics
Transfer of Case, Impartiality of Judge, Fair Trial, Administration of Justice
Criminal Law Transfer of Case Impartiality of Judge Fair Trial Administration of Justice

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Parties

Satish Jaggi

Appellant

State of Chhattisgarh and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a criminal trial should be transferred to another Sessions Judge due to apprehension of bias and lack of impartiality.

Ratio Decidendi

Though no bias or disinclination was indicated by the Sessions Judge, to ensure that justice is not only done but seen to be done, and in light of the peculiar facts, it is appropriate for the High Court to transfer the case to another Sessions Judge in Raipur. Such transfer does not cast aspersion on the present Sessions Judge.

Court Disposition

Appeal disposed of

Orders

  • High Court directed to transfer the case to another Sessions Court in Raipur
  • The transfer shall not be construed as casting any aspersion on the Sessions Judge