On Monday, the Indian Supreme Court transferred the trial of the gang rape and murder of Kashmiri girl Asifa Bano to Punjab's district. The Supreme Court asserted it was to ensure a fair and just result for the victim and the accused. "We are here for the fundamental concept of fair trial for both victims and the accused", the court said. Stating fair trial is a " principle under Article 21" of the  , which corresponds to the fundamental right to life, the Supreme Court said, "We are transferring the case to Pathankot from Kathua for trial [...] the case will be heard daily so that the verdict can be reached in a country where such cases can run for years or decades". Pathankot is a district in Punjab, and it is about 30 (about 20 ) from Kathua. The Supreme Court also ordered the hearing sessions cannot be adjourned and in-camera to ensure the safety of witnesses. There are about 221 witnesses for this case. Statements in are to be translated in English. The Supreme Court instructed Pathankot's district judge not to transfer the case to any other court. Related news 
On Monday, the Indian Supreme Court transferred the trial of the gang rape and murder of Kashmiri girl to Punjab's district. The Supreme Court asserted it was to ensure a fair and just result for the victim and the accused. "We are here for the fundamental concept of fair trial for both victims and the accused", the court said. Stating fair trial is a " principle under Article 21" of the Indian constitution , which corresponds to the fundamental right to life, the Supreme Court said, "We are transferring the case to Pathankot from Kathua for trial [...] the case will be heard daily so that the verdict can be reached in a country where such cases can run for years or decades". Pathankot is a district in Punjab, and it is about 30 (about 20 ) from Kathua. The Supreme Court also ordered the hearing sessions cannot be adjourned and in-camera to ensure the safety of witnesses. There are about 221 witnesses for this case. Statements in are to be translated in English. The Supreme Court instructed Pathankot's district judge not to transfer the case to any other court. Related news Sister links
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