A plea to shift the liquor scam investigation trial from Uttar Pradesh to Chhattisgarh faced scrutiny in the Supreme Court. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, deliberated on the practical complications that could arise for co-accused if the venue is changed. While the petitioner’s counsel, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, emphasized the similarity of charges across states, the court questioned how conflicting jurisdictional demands would be managed. Specifically, the CJI highlighted the difficulty for Noida residents who might be forced to travel to Raipur for hearings, potentially leading to undue hardship.
