Supreme Court of India · 2021-04-16
In Re Expeditious Trial Of Cases Under ... vs On 11.10.2020 Which Was Circulated To ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- In Re Expeditious Trial Of Cases Under ...
- Respondent
- On 11.10.2020 Which Was Circulated To ...
- Author
- Chief Justice
- Bench
- S. Ravindra Bhat, A. S. Bopanna, B. R. Gavai, L. Nageswara Rao, S. A. Bobde
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court initiated a Suo Motu Writ Petition to address the delays in the expeditious trial of cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The court highlighted the significant backlog of cases, some pending for over 16 years, and sought to investigate the reasons for such delays. The appointment of an Amicus Curiae was made to assist in the proceedings, emphasizing the need for timely justice in cheque dishonor cases.