Supreme Court to Examine Plea for Transferring Hit-and-Run Case Against Sitting Judicial Magistrate

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking the transfer of a hit-and-run case involving a sitting Judicial Magistrate to an independent agency or a different state.

The petition alleges potential bias in the ongoing investigation, citing the magistrate's judicial position and local influence. The apex court will assess whether a fair probe requires transferring the case outside the current jurisdiction.

During the hearing, Justice Kant questioned why the case could not be moved to Chandigarh instead of Delhi. The request was granted an urgent listing for further consideration.