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Abdul Nazar Madani v. State of Tamil Nadu

(2000) 6 SCC 204

Authority on principles governing transfer of criminal cases under S.407 CrPC (now S.430 BNSS).

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2000
Subjects
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Transfer of criminal case is warranted where a fair and impartial trial is not possible in the original court due to local prejudice, hostile atmosphere, or threat to the accused.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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