#Judicial 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.

Karnataka High Court rules that Civil Revision Petitions under Section 115 CPC are maintainable against transfer orders under Section 24 CPC, even where parties attempt to evade court timelines through concealment or unsubstantiated bias allegations. The court directed the trial court to conclude proceedings within three months, reinforcing judicial efficiency over procedural delays.

Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses petition for trial transfer, affirming that mere allegations of bias without concrete evidence cannot override statutory mandate for expeditious trials under BNSS.

Bombay High Court quashes orders passed by a judge after cases were administratively reassigned, reinforcing procedural integrity in judicial allocation.

Punjab and Haryana High Court clarifies that transfer of criminal trials under BNSS Section 448 requires cogent evidence of bias, not subjective apprehension or delay.