Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Transfer Cyber-Complaints Against Alleged Victim Of Fake Stock Market Investment Scheme

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea seeking to transfer cyber complaints against an individual allegedly affected by a fake stock market investment scheme. The petitioner, who claimed to be the victim, sought the transfer of several complaints to a different jurisdiction. However, the Supreme Court noted that there was no need for such a transfer, highlighting that the complaints could be investigated and prosecuted in the jurisdiction where the alleged crime occurred. The Court also pointed out that the High Court had rightly dismissed the transfer plea, emphasizing that no malfeasance had been proven. The judgment concluded by reiterating that criminal proceedings should not be interfered with on the basis of mere convenience.