Manjula vs D.A. Srinivas

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act and its 2016 Amendment in a civil suit context, focusing on whether the suit was barred by law. The Court analyzed the retrospective or prospective operation of the amendment and clarified the scope of 'fiduciary capacity' under the amended Act. It held that suits involving benami transactions must comply with the statutory framework and that certain exemptions apply to fiduciaries. The judgment provides guidance on the procedural and substantive aspects of handling benami property disputes under the CPC and the amended legislation.