Cheating Case Against District Court Lawyer Transferred Due to 'Undue Influence' and Fair Trial Concerns: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently ordered the transfer of a cheating trial from the district of Amritsar to Hoshiarpur, holding that the petitioner’s inability to secure effective legal assistance due to the accused being lawyers practicing in the same Court created a hostile environment compromising a fair trial. The Court emphasized the foundational right to legal representation and the need for a neutral atmosphere during trial proceedings. Justice…