Benami Law: What is the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988?

Introduced in 1988 and amended in 2016, the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act prohibits Benami transactions and gives the government the right to recover Benami property

Supreme Court rules that Benami law cannot be applied retrospectively, says Supreme Court.

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3 min read Last Updated : Aug 25 2022 | 2:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court of India (SC) on Tuesday ruled that an amendment to the Benami Act that came into effect on November 1, 2016, cannot be applied retrospectively to the

Topics : Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill Supreme Court CJI Indian constitution Benami Act Benami Transactions Amendment Bill

First Published: Aug 25 2022 | 9:36 AM IST

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Benami Law: What is the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988?

Introduced in 1988 and amended in 2016, the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act prohibits Benami transactions and gives the government the right to recover Benami property

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