The Patna High Court has escalated a habeas corpus petition to the Central Bureau of Investigation following serious concerns about local police negligence and potential corruption. The court determined that the state police force lacked impartiality due to alleged connections between investigating officers and accused individuals. This jurisdictional transfer represents a critical intervention to ensure transparent, unbiased investigation and protect fundamental rights of the petitioner.

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