Case Laws Benami Property
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Benami fund routing requires proof of consideration, holding and benefit; formal invoices alone may not establish genuine commercial credits.
Benami character under Section 2(9)(A) depends on the real relationship between the property holder, provider of consideration and intended beneficiary. Cash deposits routed through entities linked to an alleged benamidar and transferred by RTGS may support an inference of beneficial ownership when formal invoices, ledgers and tax records lack independent commercial corroboration. Bank funds and proceeds fall within the broad concept of property. Sworn statements, banking records and surrounding circumstances must be assessed together; the party alleging benami bears the initial burden, though evidentiary burdens may shift on proved facts.