Article 247 of the Indian Constitution
In Article 247 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court considered the creation of additional courts to exclusively hear and decide cheque bounce cases.
Analysis
- A recent study of the pending cases reflects a pendency of more than 35 lakh, which constitutes more than 15 percent of the total criminal cases pending in district courts.
Article 247 and the establishment of additional courts
- Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of any additional courts for the better administration of laws made by Parliament or of any existing laws with respect to a matter enumerated in the Union List.
The Supreme Court considered the creation of additional courts to exclusively hear and decide cheque bounce cases. A recent study of the pending cases reflects a pendency of more than 35 lakh, which constitutes more than 15 percent of the total criminal cases pending in district courts. Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of any additional courts for the better administration of laws made by Parliament or of any existing laws with respect to a matter enumerated in the Union List.