Lawyer Says Bengal People Losing Faith In Judiciary, Chief Justice Replies

The request to shift the trial outside West Bengal was made during a hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.

Some advocates appearing in the suo motu case urged the transfer, citing “disturbing circumstances” in the state. Responding to these concerns, the bench acknowledged that the court has moved cases in exceptional situations, such as the Manipur unrest, but clarified, “No such transfer here. We are not doing anything like that.”

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the state government, conveyed West Bengal’s commitment to a speedy trial. Sibal underscored the state’s readiness to ensure accountability, stating, “We are very keen that the case is expedited. The state wants to ensure that those responsible are punished quickly.”