Offence under SEBI - person responsible for the commission of ...

Directors Not Automatically Liable for SEBI Act Offences; Specific Allegations Needed u/s 27 for Accountability.

June 6, 2023

Case Laws SEBI HC

Offence under SEBI - person responsible for the commission of the offence - A company may have numerous Directors, however, it is apposite to state that to make each of these Directors accused persons simply by virtue of their position in the Company is not the true import of Section 27 of the SEBI Act. - There must be specific averments against the Accused Director detailing the manner in which the Director was responsible for the conduct of the business. - HC

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Offence under SEBI - person responsible for the commission of ...

Directors Not Automatically Liable for SEBI Act Offences; Specific Allegations Needed u/s 27 for Accountability.

June 6, 2023

Case Laws SEBI HC

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