Special leave petition challenging Benami Transactions Amendment Act provisions and s.24(3) dismissed; delay condoned, relief refused

The SC dismissed the special leave petition challenging provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 and the consequent notices and attachment under s.24(3), holding the issues are governed by existing precedent. Although there was a 272-day delay in filing, the Court allowed condonation of delay. The petition seeking prospective application of the Act and quashing of the attachment was refused.

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There was a delay of 272 days in filing the special leave petition ("SLP"), but the petitioners were heard on merits. The Court held that the issues in the SLP are covered by Union of India and Anr. v. Ganpati Dealcom Private Ltd., (2023) 3 SCC 315, and accordingly the "special leave petition stands dismissed." The application for condonation of delay was allowed and "delay is condoned." All pending applications were directed to stand disposed of.

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