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SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) Lawyers & Securities Lawyers

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) Lawyers & Securities Lawyers: Overview, Functions, and Litigation Support

SEBI is the regulator for the securities market in India. The main objective of SEBI is to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of the securities market. SEBI was established in 1988 and was given statutory powers in 1992 through the SEBI Act.

Functions of SEBI

SEBI is responsible for regulating and supervising the securities market in India. Some of the key functions of SEBI include:

Regulating stock exchanges, securities brokers, and other intermediaries in the securities market.
Regulating and monitoring insider trading, fraudulent and unfair trade practices, and other securities-related offences.
Promoting and regulating the development of the securities market, including the introduction of new products and services.
Educating and informing investors about the securities market and their rights and responsibilities.
Regulating and supervising mutual funds, venture capital funds, and other investment vehicles.

Constitution of SEBI

SEBI is a statutory body and is governed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. The SEBI Board is responsible for the administration of SEBI and is composed of a Chairman and eight other members, all of whom are appointed by the government.

Background of SEBI Act

Before SEBI was established, the securities market in India was largely unregulated, with only a few basic regulations in place. In the late 1980s, there were a series of scams and controversies in the securities market, which led to calls for a stronger regulatory framework. The government then established SEBI in 1988 as an independent regulatory body for the securities market.

Role of SEBI in promoting investor protection

SEBI has played a significant role in promoting investor protection in the securities market. SEBI has introduced a number of regulations to protect the interests of investors, such as regulations on insider trading, takeovers, and disclosures.

Jurisdiction of SEBI

SEBI has wide powers to regulate and supervise the securities market in India. SEBI has the power to investigate and impose penalties for securities-related offences, and to initiate legal proceedings against offenders. SEBI also has the power to suspend or cancel the registration of intermediaries in the securities market.

Latest and landmark judgments on SEBI Act

There have been several landmark judgments on the SEBI Act in recent years. In 2018, the SEBI ordered a forensic audit of a company accused of fraudulent practices. In 2019, the SEBI ordered the freezing of the assets of a number of individuals accused of insider trading.

Litigation support services for SEBI-related matters

Bhatt & Joshi Associates is a leading law firm in Gujarat, Ahmedabad, providing litigation support to clients in SEBI-related matters. Our team of experienced lawyers has expertise in handling a wide range of SEBI-related matters, including regulatory compliance, investigations, and enforcement proceedings. We also provide legal advice and representation in appellate forums under the SEBI Act.

Conclusion:

SEBI plays a crucial role in regulating and supervising the securities market in India. SEBI’s main objective is to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of the securities market. Bhatt & Joshi Associates is a leading law firm in Gujarat, Ahmedabad, providing litigation support to clients in SEBI-related matters. Our team of experienced lawyers has expertise in handling a wide range of SEBI-related matters and provides legal advice and representation in appellate forums under the SEBI Act.

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About Practice

Bhatt & Joshi Associates, Ahmedabad assemble the finest team of lawyers that have the capability to represent the clients at the High Court of Gujarat.

We, the team of Bhatt & Joshi Associates, Ahmedabad, Gujarat are well-known for our experienced and knowledgable High Court Lawyers with a detailed understanding of Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Service Law, Corporate & Company Law, Service Law, Tax Law, and others. Our competent and expert legal team of High Court Lawyers assists and provides advisory to litigants in seeking enforcement of their rights through the various legal and constitutional remedies that they can procure before the High Court of Gujarat. It must be noted and considered that our esteemed High Court lawyers represent the appeal in writ also known as LPA – Letters Patent Appeal. We aim to not just bud our business but provide advisory that is most suited for our client. We analyze and make an informed decision of whether litigation is absolutely necessary to be taken to the High Court or could the matter be resolved internally or through any other strategy whatsoever. We work on the principles of time value, work ethics, transparency and are highly disciplined in our functioning.

About Our Work

We do rigorous and thorough research and aim to deliver timely results to our clients which are not just satisfactory but apt to the circumstance of the case. Our professional High Court lawyers regularly have cross forum experience to enhance their potentials and capabilities. We appear in matters of various corporates, companies, and Individuals to provide the following litigation support services at the High Court of Gujarat:

Writ Petitions
Civil Appeals
Criminal Appeals
Bail and Anticipatory Applications
Civil Revision Application
Criminal Revision Application
Criminal Misc. Applications
Civil Misc. Applications

We operate in multiple domains of law practice. Our Practice Areas in the High Court of Ahmedabad, Gujarat are mentioned below:

Civil Law
Criminal Law
White-Collar Offence
Writ and Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
Property Law
Service Law
Land Revenue Law
Corporate & Company Law
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law
SARFAESI Law and RDDBFI Law
Constitutional Matters –
Taxation Law
Direct and Indirect Taxation
Customs
Arbitration

Why Us?

A combination of experienced as well as young, and dynamic high court lawyers. They should be skilled at fact collection as sometimes there is more than one conceivable arrangement. Thus, a High Court Lawyer ought to have the ability to assess each pointer before presenting the case. They must have crisp research abilities- understand and analyze important case laws, references, corrections to help the contentions. It must be noted that the High Court is the Court of Record and therefore an intricate understanding and thorough revision is essential to present the argument. Parallelly, representing the argument with utmost convincing ability in front of the presiding judge is equally necessary. Any important fact missed out at the stage of original application affects the case at every stage of appeal. Thus, should be carefully drafted. The High Court Lawyer must have a strong grip over the diverse areas of law and in-depth knowledge of the same. The parameter that could work as a remedy to achieve victory might alter and thus, all possibilities are important.

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