Explain the provisions relating to Special Courts constituted under Section 50 of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988.

CS Executive · Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws · PYQS · June 2025
Explain the provisions relating to Special Courts constituted under Section 50 of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988.

Answer & Explanation:

Section 50 of the Benami Transactions Prohibition Act, 1988 relates to Special Courts. Section 50 (1) provides that the Central Government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court, shall for trial of an offence punishable under this Act, by notification, designate one or more Courts of Session as Special Court or Special Courts for such area or areas or for such case or class or group of cases as may be specified in the notification. Section 50 (2) provides that while trying an offence under this Act, a Special Court shall also try an offence other than an offence referred to in sub-section (1), with which the accused may, under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, be charged at the same trial. Section 50(3) states that the Special Court shall not take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by - (i) the authority; or (ii) any officer of the Central Government or State Government authorized in writing by that Government by a general or special order made in this behalf. According to Section 50(4) every trial under this section shall be conducted as expeditiously as possible and an endeavour shall be made by the Special Court to conclude the trial within six months from the date of filing of the complaint.

Topics: Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988

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