#apprehension of bias

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a transfer petition under Section 24 CPC cannot succeed based solely on the petitioner's apprehension of judicial bias unless supported by prima facie evidence. The judgment underscores the need for substantive proof to challenge procedural fairness in matrimonial disputes, impacting litigants seeking case transfers.

Andhra Pradesh High Court reinforces that unsubstantiated fears of judicial bias cannot justify transferring a criminal case under Section 447 BNSS. The court held that only concrete evidence of actual or likely miscarriage of justice warrants such relief, setting a clear threshold for accused seeking trial forum changes.