Section 448 of BNSS : Section 448: Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a resident of Mumbai, is facing a criminal trial in a local court in Mumbai. He believes that the local court is biased against him due to local influence and media pressure. Ramesh's lawyer files an application to the Sessions Judge of Mumbai, requesting the transfer of his case to another criminal court within the same sessions division.

Application: Ramesh's lawyer submits an application to the Sessions Judge, citing the need for a fair trial and the potential bias in the current court.

Outcome: The Sessions Judge reviews the application and finds that transferring the case is necessary for the ends of justice. The Sessions Judge orders the transfer of Ramesh's case to another criminal court in the Mumbai sessions division.

Example 2:

Scenario: A lower court in Delhi is handling a high-profile criminal case involving multiple accused persons. The lower court reports to the Sessions Judge that due to the complexity and high-profile nature of the case, it would be more appropriate for another court with more resources to handle it.

Report: The lower court submits a report to the Sessions Judge, explaining the re...

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