Manjula v. D.A. Srinivas
Supreme Court of India2026 INSC 465Bench: Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice S.V.N. Bhatti
Civil confiscation under Benami Act is civil action against property, not criminal punishment. Simultaneous civil confiscation and criminal prosecution does not attract double jeopardy under Article 20(2). 2016 amendments operate retrospectively.