The correct answer is (d). Section 407 of the CrPC, 1973 deals with the power of the Supreme Court, the High Court, and the Sessions Court to transfer cases and appeals.
Section 407(1) of the CrPC, 1973 states that the Supreme Court may, at any time, either on its own motion or on the application of any party, transfer any case pending before any High Court to itself or to any other High Court.
Section 407(2) of the CrPC, 1973 states that the High Court may, at any time, either on its own motion or on the application of any party, transfer any case pending before any subordinate court within its jurisdiction to itself or to any other subordinate court within its jurisdiction.
Section 407(3) of the CrPC, 1973 states that the Sessions Court may, at any time, either on its own motion or on the application of any party, transfer any case pending before any Magistrate within its jurisdiction to itself or to any other Magistrate within its jurisdiction.
The power to transfer cases and appeals is a discretionary power, and the court will only exercise this power if it is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice to do so. The court will consider a number of factors in making its decision, including the convenience of the parties, the complexity of the case, and the availability of witnesses.
The power to transfer cases and appeals is an important safeguard against miscarriage of justice. It ensures that cases are heard by the most appropriate court, and that all parties have a fair hearing.