SEBI barred Rajesh Exports Limited and promoter-chairman Rajesh Mehta from the securities market following an investigation into alleged financial irregularities, disclosure lapses, related-party transactions, and possible manipulation of financial statements involving an alleged revenue misrepresentation of nearly Rs 15.15 lakh crore.
The Supreme Court quashed SEBI and SAT orders against Reliance Industries in the Reliance Petroleum trading case, setting aside allegations of fraudulent market practices, directing refund of Rs 250 crore deposited during proceedings and ending the prolonged legal battle arising from 2007 stock market transactions.
CAM, SAM & Latham & Watkins are advising Zepto as the company prepares for a major IPO plan. Their combined expertise is expected to strengthen the rapid-commerce platform’s strategy and support its push toward a high-value market debut.
Sebi has issued show cause notices to executives of PwC, EY, Carlyle and Advent over alleged insider trading linked to YES Bank’s 2022 share sale. The regulator has flagged misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information and serious compliance gaps within top advisory firms.
Today, On 2nd December, in the Jio-Facebook Case, Supreme Court declines to interfere with SEBI’s Rs.30 lakh penalty on Reliance, holding that the findings raised no substantial question of law. The decision leaves intact SEBI’s action over delayed disclosure of the deal leak.
The Supreme Court criticised SEBI for showing “double standards” in the Indiabulls financial irregularities case and questioned the CBI’s unusually soft stance. The Court said even partial truth in the allegations warrants immediate FIR and coordinated action.
Today, on October 14, Supreme Court sought response from the Union Government and SEBI on Sahara India Commercial Corporation’s plan to sell 88 properties, including Amby Valley and Sahara Seher, to Adani Properties. Hearing listed for November 17.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a PIL seeking a probe into Viceroy Research’s fraud allegations against Vedanta, with Solicitor General warning of foreign short-sellers misusing Indian courts. The petitioner later withdrew the case after the Bench showed disinclination.
The Supreme Court saw a fiery exchange between Senior Advocates Harish Salve and Prashant Bhushan during the hearing of the Indiabulls Housing Finance fraud case. Heated words flew over alleged fund diversion, with Bhushan accusing Salve of being out of touch from London.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court seeking SEBI disclosure of Ultimate Beneficial Owners and portfolios of FPIs and AIFs to prevent market risks. Court allows her to file affidavit and keeps legal remedies open.
