Summary trial power: negotiable instrument offences tried summarily with limited sentencing authority and procedure to recall witnesses. Offences under the Chapter are to be tried summarily by a Judicial Magistrate of the first class or a Metropolitan Magistrate, with sections 262-265 CrPC applying as far as practicable. The Magistrate may, if summary trial is inappropriate because of the nature of the case or possible sentence, after hearing parties, order trial under the ordinary procedure, recall witnesses and rehear the case. Trials should continue day to day unless adjournment is necessary for recorded reasons and should be conducted expeditiously, with an endeavour to conclude within six months of complaint filing.