Court cannot order transfer of probe to CBI while rejecting bail plea: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a court cannot transfer an investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) while rejecting a bail application. The court held that the power to transfer an investigation is distinct from the power to grant or deny bail and should not be exercised simultaneously. The case involved a bail application in a criminal case where the lower court had rejected bail and transferred the investigation to the CBI. The Supreme Court found this approach improper and emphasized the need to maintain a clear distinction between the two judicial functions. The decision underscores the importance of procedural propriety and the separation of judicial powers in criminal proceedings.