Criminal trial transfer requires concrete proof of unfairness; unsupported bias allegations and cross-examination concerns were insufficient.

A transfer of a criminal trial will not be ordered on a bare apprehension of unfairness unless concrete material shows denial of a fair opportunity. The Court noted that an accused is entitled to full cross-examination of witnesses, but the allegations of bias and improper conduct were unsupported on the record. As the grievance rested mainly on concern that adequate cross-examination might not be allowed, and no sufficient basis for transfer was established, the request for transfer was rejected.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner made out a ground for transfer of the criminal case from the trial court on the apprehension of denial of a fair trial and inadequate opportunity for cross-examination.

Analysis: The grievance was confined mainly to the apprehension that full opportunity for cross-examination may not be afforded. The Court observed that an accused must be given full opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, but found that the remaining allegations of bias and improper conduct were unsupported. On the material placed, no sufficient ground was shown to justify transfer of the trial.

Conclusion: The request for transfer was rejected and the petition was dismissed.

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