sebi:WTM/AB/SEBI/MIRSD/HO/37/2019
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Facts / Headnote
Representations made by the Representors (Bajaj Finance Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., IndusInd Bank Ltd.) are disposed of against the Representors; interim order directions upheld.
Provisions invoked
- s. 12(1)
- s. 10(3)
- s. 10
- s. 16
- s. 12
- s. 2(1)
- s. 27
- s. 176
- s. 178
- s. 59(4)
- s. 2(9)
Regulations
- Reg. 58
- Reg. 79
Parties
- Karvy Stock Broking Limited (KSBL)
Holding
The representations by the four banks/NBFCs challenging the interim order directions (including de-pledging and transfer of securities from demat account no. 11458979) are rejected. The unauthorized pledge created by KSBL over client securities did not create any valid right in favour of the Representors, and the de-pledging and transfer of such securities was upheld.
Full text
Order in the matter of Karvy Stock Broking Limited- Representations by Banks & NBFC Page 2 of 29 (ii) The Depositories i.e. NSDL and CDSL, in order to prevent further misuse of clients’ securities by KSBL, are hereby directed not to act upon any instruction given by KSBL in pursuance of power of attorney given to KSBL by its clients, with immediate effect;
Order in the matter of Karvy Stock Broking Limited- Representations by Banks & NBFC Page 3 of 29 impugned order (supra)………….”
Order in the matter of Karvy Stock Broking Limited- Representations by Banks & NBFC Page 4 of 29 6. A Praecipe was filed by Representor No. 3 in the disposed of Appeal (L) No. 588 of 2019, seeking extension of time to file representation before SEBI. The said Praecipe was taken up for hearing by Hon’ble SAT on December 06, 2019 when Hon’ble SAT passed the following directions:
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