Supreme Court recalls judgment striking down provisions of Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act
The Court had in August 2022 held Section 3(2) of the unamended 1988 Act to be unconstitutional. That judgment was recalled today on a review petition filed by the Central government.
The Supreme Court on Friday recalled its 2022 judgment that struck down certain provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 1988 and 2016 amendments to it [Union of India and anr v. Ganpati Dealcom].