More than a year after the death of 25-year-old actor Jiah Khan, the Bombay High Court on Thursday transferred the investigation into her death to the CBI.

The court, however, expressed its displeasure over the central agency that asked it not to transfer the case to it, citing shortage of manpower and logistics.

"We are surprised and anguished by the stand taken by the CBI. If the CBI has difficulties like logistical support or other support, a request should have been made to the court to direct the state to provide support.

"Ultimately the interest of the citizen is of paramount importance.An agency like the CBI cannot say that they don't have infrastructure and personnel. When a crime is committed, it is an offence against society and it is the duty of the state to protect citizens," a bench of Justices V M Kanade and P D Kode observed.