HC quashed proceedings under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 for transactions prior to 25-10-2016

Brightcareer Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) HC quashed proceedings under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 for transactions prior to 25-10-2016 1. The petitioner in the present case, apart from challenging the constitutional validity of the provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016, has also challenged the order dated 23rd December 2019, whereby a reference was made by respondent No.2 to respondent No.3 in terms of Clause (5) of section 24 of the Amendment Act, 2016 and the order dated 31st December 2019 by...