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Supreme Court provides relief to Reliance in 2007 securities market fraud case
Reliance Industries Ltd received relief from India's Supreme Court. The court overturned a lower court ruling and a 2020 order by the markets regulator. This order had alleged manipulative trading practices by the company. The Supreme Court directed SEBI to refund 2.5 billion rupees to Reliance. The case involved a stake sale in Reliance Petroleum Ltd.
SC sets aside SAT order directing RIL to disgorge ₹447 crore
The Supreme Court on Friday set aside an order directing Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to disgorge Rs 447.27 crore in a matter relating to the trading of Reliance Petroleum Ltd (RPL) shares in 2007. The apex court partly allowed the appeal filed by RIL challenging a November 2020 order of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), Mumbai. The SAT, by a 2:1 majority order, dismissed RIL's appeal against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI )'s March 24, 2017, order relating to the sale of RPL shares in November 2007. The top court said the SAT, in its majority verdict, committed an "egregious error" in passing the judgement insofar as the question of fraud under Regulations 3 and 4 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices relating to Securities Market), 2003 (PFUTP) is concerned. "However, we concur with the SAT's observations in its majority judgment as regards the penalty to be levied on the appellant number 1 (R
SC quashes SEBI order against Reliance in RPL trading case; orders ₹250 crore refund
The Supreme Court has quashed SEBI's order alleging fraudulent and manipulative trades by 12 Reliance-linked entities in Reliance Petroleum shares in 2007. The court also set aside a 2020 SAT ruling that upheld the regulator's findings and directed the refund of ₹250 crore deposited by Reliance Industries.
Supreme Court sets aside Sebi ₹447 crore disgorgement order in Reliance Petroleum derivatives case
The top court overturned SAT fraud findings, but upheld limited derivatives violations in long-running 2007 trading dispute involving Reliance Industries and Reliance Petroleum.
Reliance Industries gets partial relief from Supreme Court as it sets aside Rs 447 crore Sebi recovery order
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has sided with Reliance Industries Ltd in a trading case that has spanned over 15 years. The court has annulled a substantial disgorgement order previously placed on the company, providing some relief. However, the Rs 25 crore fine levied by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) stands firm.
SC junks plea against green nod for Adani MP project
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging forest land diversion for an Adani group coal mining project in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. The court also rejected a plea against the Madhya Pradesh government's approval. An activist had sought to declare the area an eco-sensitive zone, citing its importance as an elephant corridor and a biodiverse forest.
RIL, foreign firms refute in SC Centre's claim of 'unjust' extraction of gas from KG basin
Reliance Industries and its offshore partners are strongly denying allegations of siphoning gas from ONGC fields. The companies are in the Supreme Court challenging a High Court verdict that overturned an arbitral award in their favor. The Centre had demanded over a billion dollars for gas allegedly migrated from ONGC blocks to their KG-D6 area.
'Maybe he was cheated': Anil Ambani's lawyers respond as SC hears ₹27,300 crore bank fraud probe
The Supreme Court heard the Reliance Communications case as CBI alleged ₹27,300 crore fund diversion, while Anil Ambani’s lawyers questioned the investigation and attachments.
Non-installation of vapour recovery system: NGT dismisses BPCL's appeal against Rs 1 crore fine
The National Green Tribunal has rejected Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's appeal against a Rs 1 crore environmental fine. BPCL failed to install a vapour recovery system in its storage terminals by the March 2024 deadline. The tribunal upheld the Central Pollution Control Board's order, noting the Supreme Court's directive on the matter.
SEAMEC consortium wins ₹411-cr ONGC contract for servicing MSV Samudra Sevak
The contract secured by the consortium comprising SEAMEC Ltd and Supreme Hydro Private Ltd is to operate and maintain the ONGC-owned multipurpose support vessel Samudra Sevak. Shares of SEAMEC Ltd ended at ₹1,331.90, down by ₹3.35, or 0.25%, on the BSE today, March 13.
Japanese stocks fall for second day as oil surge and weak yen concerns weigh on sentiment
Oil prices surged amid disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict after Irans new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed while escalating attacks on regional oil and transport infrastructure.
Chinese stocks slip as Iran conflict and oil price surge weigh on investor sentiment
Market sentiment remained weak as strong statements from leaders in Tehran and Washington suggested that the conflict is unlikely to ease soon after nearly two weeks of fighting. Concerns also grew after oil prices jumped, following Irans new supreme leader Mojtaba Khameneis pledge to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. At the same time, Tehran has stepped up attacks on regional oil and transportation infrastructure, raising fears of higher global inflation.