'Conscience Shaken': Uttarakhand High Court Transfers Missing Mahant Case To CBI

The Uttarakhand High Court transferred the investigation into a missing Mahant case to the CBI after expressing deep dissatisfaction with the state police’s handling. The Court remarked that its “conscience was shaken,” indicating serious lapses in the probe. The decision underscores the judiciary’s authority to transfer cases to central agencies to ensure impartiality and thoroughness when state machinery fails. The report highlights legal criteria for CBI transfer and the broader implications for judicial oversight of criminal investigations.