(a) whether there is a huge pendency of cheque bounce cases in
the country;
(b) If so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to set up fast track courts
to deal with such litigations;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) the present status thereof in each State including Karnataka;
and
(f) the views of the State Governments in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE (SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a)&(b): Information on pendency of cheque bounce cases is not maintained centrally. However,
as per 213th Report of the Law Commission of India, over 38 lakh cheque bouncing cases were
pending in the courts in the country.
(c)&(d): No, Madam. However, Government of India has decided to give a special grant of
Rs. 5000 crore to States on the basis of recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission for
improved delivery of justice. One of the components of this grant includes increasing the
number of Court working hours using the existing infrastruct£O£y by holding
morning/evening/shift courts. These courtsdispose off various types of petty cases including
chec bounce cases. Besides, capacity enhancement of the mechanisms such as Lok Adalats and
Legal Aid, alternate Dispute Resolution centres, creation of State Judicial Academies, training
of Judicial Officers/Public Prosecutors is also envisaged under 13th Finance Commission
funding. The Lok Adalats will also help dispose of the cheque bounce cases.
(e)&(f): In view of (c) & (d) above, the questions do not arise.