Benami property offences: special courts hear cases only on authorised complaints and aim to finish trials within six months. The Central Government, after consulting the High Court Chief Justice, may designate one or more Sessions Courts as Special Court(s) to try offences under the Benami Act; such Special Courts may also try related offences in the same trial. Special Courts shall take cognizance under the Act only on a written complaint by the authority or an authorised Central or State Government officer, and trials should be conducted expeditiously with an endeavour to conclude within six months of complaint filing.
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Benami property offences: special courts hear cases only on authorised complaints and aim to finish trials within six months.
The Central Government, after consulting the High Court Chief Justice, may designate one or more Sessions Courts as Special Court(s) to try offences under the Benami Act; such Special Courts may also try related offences in the same trial. Special Courts shall take cognizance under the Act only on a written complaint by the authority or an authorised Central or State Government officer, and trials should be conducted expeditiously with an endeavour to conclude within six months of complaint filing.
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