New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday opposed the plea filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi seeking transfer of criminal cases from the court of Special Judge Vishal Gogne, telling a Delhi court that the application is a "forum-shopping" exercise aimed at "demeaning the judge" and interfering with the administration of justice.

Appearing for the CBI, Senior Advocate DP Singh submitted that Rabri Devi's plea casts unwarranted aspersions on the judiciary and seeks to browbeat the trial court.

He argued that the special judge has followed the procedure established by superior courts and consistent judicial practice, and that an accused cannot choose a forum or undermine a judicial officer be...