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.
SEBI’s clean chit to Adani Group marks a landmark verdict dismissing Hindenburg allegations, as top lawyers praise the regulator’s decisive ruling, strengthening corporate credibility and investor confidence.
Supreme Court rules SEBI can charge interest from date of penalty order, even if not written in it. Court says interest is meant to compensate for delayed payment to government.
The Lokpal of India has dismissed all complaints against former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch regarding the Hindenburg matter, deeming the allegations baseless and speculative. The anti-corruption body found no credible evidence to warrant an investigation, criticizing the complainants for filing frivolous claims aimed at sensationalism.
The Delhi High Court has issued a contempt notice to BluSmart, Gensol, and others for allegedly violating a court order regarding 10 Tata Tigor EVs. Shefasteq claims the companies obstructed efforts to locate the vehicles and failed to provide required information. Legal proceedings involving Gensol have escalated amid serious allegations from SEBI.
