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A special Anti-Corruption court in Mumbai has ordered an FIR (First Information Report) against top officials from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) over an alleged stock market fraud.
The Case
The case was brought to court by journalist Sapan Shrivastava, who accused SEBI officials of allowing a company to list on the stock exchange even though it didn’t meet the required rules. This, according to Shrivastava, led to market manipulation and losses for investors.
Allegations
The complaint also accused SEBI officials of colluding with corporate entities, allowing insider trading, and misusing public funds after the company was listed. The people named in the complaint include former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, other SEBI members, and BSE officials.
Court's Decision
Judge SE Bangar, after reviewing the complaint and evidence, decided there was enough evidence to support the claims. The judge ordered Mumbai’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to open an investigation into the matter and submit a report in 30 days.
SEBI and BSE Response
Both SEBI and BSE have said they will challenge the court’s order. SEBI said the petition was made by a person known for filing unnecessary cases and that the officials named weren’t in their positions when the alleged fraud happened. BSE said the case was based on false claims, as the company in question had been listed in 1994, well before the current officials took office.
What Happens Next?
The case is ongoing, and both SEBI and BSE are preparing to take legal action. The court’s decision to investigate the allegations has raised concerns about how financial regulations are handled in India, and many are waiting to see what the investigation reveals.
This order shows that the law is taking the allegations seriously, and it is now up to the authorities to prove if any wrongdoing occurred.
