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SC for speedy trial of cheque bounce cases

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 1/21/2021 12:00:03 AM

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response within four weeks from the registrars general of the High Courts and the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in a suo motu case it had registered for speedy trial of the cheque bounce cases.
A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde said: "Having regard to the importance of the matter for the administration of justice of various States, we are of the view that High Courts through their registrar general and states/UT through their DGPs shall submit a response within four weeks."
The CJI said the Apex Court had in its last hearing asked various state HCs to take this matter seriously. Out of 25 High Courts, 14 have submitted their respective reports, 11 HCs have submitted the draft scheme, in connection with speedy disposal and trial of cheque bounce cases.
"By an order of October 27, 2020, all the DGs of police were directed to file their reports before us with regard to summons and other issues, but so far only 7 DGPs of various states had filed their responses," the Apex Court said.