Study Circle Meetings

Webinar on the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988.

December 2025 | Online Meeting

Meeting Summary

DTBA Webinar – Successfully Conducted for Tax Professionals

In view of the Government’s intensified actions on Benami Property Transactions driven by a robust data-based enforcement framework, the District Tax Bar Association (DTBA) successfully conducted an insightful webinar on the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988.

📅 Date: Friday, 19th December 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🎙️ Guest Speaker:
Mr. S. Vasudevan (B.Com., CA, ICWA, LL.B.)

📌 About the Speaker:
Mr. S. Vasudevan, with vast experience appearing before various High Courts and Tribunals, shared his in-depth expertise on matters relating to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), FEMA, Black Money Act, and the Benami Transactions Act.

🔍 Key Highlights of the Webinar:
✔️ Comprehensive understanding of the Benami Act, 1988
✔️ Powers of the Government and enforcement authorities
✔️ Departments involved, functionaries, and their respective roles
✔️ Legal defences available to the accused
✔️ Role of tax professionals in advisory and litigation
✔️ Discussion on important judicial precedents and case laws

⚖️ With enforcement under the Benami Act becoming increasingly stringent, the webinar proved to be highly informative and relevant, equipping tax professionals with practical insights to safeguard clients and strengthen professional practice.

🎯 An engaging and knowledge-driven session that added significant value to all participants.

Decoding the Union Budget 2025

February 2025 | Online Meeting

Meeting Summary

The District Taxation Bar Association (Direct Taxes), Ludhiana successfully conducted a webinar titled “Decoding the Union Budget 2025”.

The session focused on an in-depth analysis of Income Tax provisions, recent amendments, and their practical implications for tax professionals.

The webinar was delivered by Adv. Karanjot Singh Khurana, Partner at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys, New Delhi, and received an encouraging response from members and professionals.