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An Insight Into the Takeover Code and Substantial Acquisition of Shares

To achieve its objectives as stated in SEBI Act, 1992, SEBI enacted SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 1994 in exercise of powers conferred under section 30 of the Act which laid down a procedure to be followed by an acquirer for acquiring majority shares or controlling in another company, so that process of takeover is carried out in a fair and transparent manner. Thereafter, these regulations have been amended a number of times. Read

By: sukant vikram | 28/08/2008 | Regulatory Compliance

Judicial Accountability - an Illusion or a Reality

A democracy is highlighted by the fact that each and every part of it is accountable to each other. In this situation, an independant judiciary which is the backbone of the efficient functioning of the democracy in India has come under a lot of scrutiny. How are Judges appointed? Why are they appointed? What are their short-comings? How are these dealt with?These are some questions, the answers of which we would endeavour to reach. Read

By: sukant vikram | 28/08/2008 | National, State, Local