In a landmark initiative taken by Jharkhand High Court, more than 35 per cent of NI Act cases relating to cheque bounce will be disposed of by December 31, 2017. Acting Chief Justice DN Patel today held video conferencing with Special judges of all 24 districts trying NI Act Cheque bounce cases, where the Principal District and Sessions Judges and District Bar Members were also present. The Acting CJ called upon the judges and District Bar members to dispose of more than 50 per cent of the total disputes through mediation. A special mediation drive will be conducted from September 1 to 7 all over the State to dispose of more than 50 per cent of the pending cases of cheque dispute. There are a total of 19000 cases pending in various courts in the State out or which more than 7000 will be disposed of during the special drive.