In South Asian law, a transaction or property held in the name of another person for the actual benefit of the real owner.
From Hindi 'benami,' meaning 'without a name' or 'in another's name.' Used in legal contexts across India and South Asia to describe hidden ownership arrangements.
The word 'benami' reveals how different legal systems use different languages and concepts—this South Asian term has no perfect English equivalent, highlighting how law is deeply cultural!
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