https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=771467 Complaint proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must be conducted with procedural expedition, as the statutory scheme under Sections 138 and 143 contemplates prompt trial and binding Supreme Court directions favour day-to-day progress in cheque dishonour matters. The Court directed expeditious disposal of a long-pending complaint, preferably within six months of receipt of the certified copy of the order, and confirmed that the trial court may use lawful coercive measures to secure the accused's attendance where necessary. en-us Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 27 May 2025 08:32:45 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=771467 Complaint proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must be conducted with procedural expedition, as the statutory scheme under Sections 138 and 143 contemplates prompt trial and binding Supreme Court directions favour day-to-day progress in cheque dishonour matters. The Court directed expeditious disposal of a long-pending complaint, preferably within six months of receipt of the certified copy of the order, and confirmed that the trial court may use lawful coercive measures to secure the accused's attendance where necessary. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=771467