A Transfer Petition is a legal remedy available under the Constitution of India and the Code of Civil Procedure for transferring cases from one court to another. The Supreme Court of India has the exclusive power to transfer cases between High Courts or from one state to another.
Article 139A of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to transfer cases involving the same or substantially the same questions of law pending before two or more High Courts. Section 25 of CPC allows transfer of suits, appeals, or other proceedings from one High Court to another.
The most common grounds for seeking transfer include apprehension of bias, convenience of parties, ensuring fair trial, and preventing multiplicity of proceedings. The Supreme Court has consistently held that the paramount consideration is the interest of justice.
At Unison Law Offices, we regularly file and argue transfer petitions before the Supreme Court. Our advocacy ensures that every ground is meticulously articulated to secure favourable orders for our clients.