Section 25. Provisions of the Act not to apply to certain properties held in trust
Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in relation to any property held by a trust or an institution created or established wholly for public, religious or charitable purposes if--
(i) such property has been so held by such trust or institution from a date prior to the commencement of this Act; or
(ii) such property is wholly traceable to any property held by such trust or institution prior to the commencement of this Act.
Judgements applying section 25
Forfeiture of partnership shares under SAFEMA was upheld against one relative who failed to establish her investment source. The connected petition was allowed because adequate notice linking the property to the detenu's illegal wealth had not been supplied.
DismissedOpen