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Uttarakhand High Court held that trials under Section 143(3) of the NI Act must conclude within six months. It directed the lower court to expedite proceedings, reinforcing statutory mandate for expeditious trial impacting NI Act cases with alleged delay.
Allahabad HC directs Juvenile Justice Boards to conclude pending juvenile trials within one year under BNSS Section 529, prioritizing expeditious justice for children in conflict with law. The ruling addresses systemic delays in juvenile cases, emphasizing compliance with statutory timelines to protect child rights.
Madras High Court directs trial courts to complete Section 138 NI Act cases within three months of cross-examination commencement, rejecting delay tactics like mediation. The ruling mandates day-to-day hearings to prevent judicial delays, impacting complainants facing protracted cheque bounce litigation.
The Rajasthan High Court holds that interim injunctions operating for over 13 years must be made absolute or vacated; trial courts must expedite final adjudication without bias.