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In Re: Expeditious Trial of Cases Under Section 138 of N.I. Act 1881 v. , 2021 INSC 257, [2021] 4 S.C.R. 257 (SC).
The Supreme Court addressed the growing pendency and procedural delays in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The judgment introduced procedural directions to ensure faster trials, proper service of summons, compliance with statutory requirements and greater use of mediation, while balancing speedy justice with the rights of the parties.
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