IN RE EXPEDITIOUS TRIAL OF CASES UNDER SECTION 138 OF N.I. ACT 1881 vs

The Supreme Court addressed the expeditious trial of cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing the need for compliance by High Courts with previously issued directions. The court noted that all High Courts, except for Patna, had complied and proposed amendments to streamline the trial process. An Expert Committee recommended the establishment of special NI Courts to manage the backlog of cases, requiring significant recruitment and funding.