"What is so special that investigation should be transferred to NIA?" Karnataka HC asks in plea to transfer probe into Amulya Leona case

"Is it not the indefeasible right of the accused to be released on bail if chargesheet is not filed within stipulated time? How can you make a prayer for cancellation of bail?", the Court asked.

A petitioner Advocate today faced the ire of the Karnataka High Court in a plea seeking to transfer the Sedition case against 19-year-old student Amulya Leona Noronha to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).