2021 (4) TMI 702 - Supreme Court

Considering pre-summons mediation, National Portal for summons and the scheme for establishment of special courts for cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act,1881, the Union of India, the High Courts and the State Governments are coordinating to submit their suggestions to reduce the pendency.

In so far as constitution of special courts is concerned, for the purposes of constitution of special courts under the Negotiable Instrument Act,states of Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan as the five states concerning the number of cases pending in these states are higher than the other states. 

Five districts in each of the above States, where cases under the Negotiable Instruments  Act, 1881 are high, can be selected and one court in each such district be established.The services of retired judicial officers and court staff too could be availed. 

This is a positive step taken by the executive and the judicial system to curb and downsize the pendency of cases filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

 

 

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2021 (4) TMI 702 - Supreme Court

Dishonor of cheques enforcement: special courts, pre-summons mediation and a summons portal to reduce case pendency. Dishonor of cheques under the Negotiable Instruments Act is being approached through pre-summons mediation, a National Portal for summons, and establishment of special courts in high-caseload districts; proposals include using retired judicial officers and court staff, with coordination among the Union, High Courts and State Governments to reduce pendency in proceedings arising from cheque dishonour.