Supreme Court of India · 2022-05-19
In Re Expeditious Trial Of Cases Under ... vs Unknown
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- In Re Expeditious Trial Of Cases Under ...
- Respondent
- Unknown
- Author
- S. Ravindra Bhat
- Bench
- S. Ravindra Bhat, B.R. Gavai, L. Nageswara Rao
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the need for expeditious trials under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing the importance of timely justice. The court noted that most High Courts complied with its previous directives, except for the Patna High Court, and highlighted the establishment of an Expert Committee to streamline procedures. The court directed the creation of Special NI Courts to manage the increasing backlog of cases effectively.