Krupa Sanjay Soni
Penalties and directions recorded
- Penalties of Rs. 6 lakhs each were reduced to Rs. 3 lakhs each.
- All appellants were directed to deposit the penalty with SEBI.
- SEBI AO directions imposing penalties ranging from Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.30 lakhs on the respective appellants were upheld.
- SEBI AO directions imposing penalties ranging from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.30 lakh on the respective appellants were upheld.
- Appeal No. 92 of 2019 was dismissed and the Rs. 3 lakh penalty on Shweta Dhiren Agrawal was upheld.
SAT-appeal
- The appellants, acting in concert, allegedly acquired 11.36% of the paid-up equity capital of Parichay Investments Limited, triggering disclosure obligations under Regulation 7 of the SAST Regulations, 1997 and Regulation 13 of the PIT Regulations, 1992.Appeal No. 92 of 2019 was dismissed. · Appeal Nos. 119, 120 and 121 of 2019 were partly allowed.Appeal: Appeal Nos. 92, 119, 120 and 121 of 2019 decided on 3 May 2019; Appeal No. 92 dismissed and Appeals Nos. 119, 120 and 121 partly allowed. Delay of 92 days condoned.
- Alleged fraudulent and unfair trade practices through connected reversal, matched and self-trades, volume manipulation, price manipulation and contribution to positive LTP in Ushdev International Ltd.All appeals were dismissed. · SEBI AO directions imposing penalties ranging from Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.30 lakhs on the respective appellants were upheld.Appeal: Appeal Nos.265, 267, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275 and 276 of 2019 dismissed by SAT on 8 June 2021.
- Connected noticees allegedly engaged in reversal, matched and self-trades, price and volume manipulation, and contributed to the positive Last Traded Price in Ushdev International Ltd.All appeals were dismissed. · SEBI AO directions imposing penalties ranging from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.30 lakh on the respective appellants were upheld.Appeal: Appeal Nos.265, 267, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275 and 276 of 2019 dismissed by SAT on 8 June 2021.
- The appellants, allegedly acting in concert, cumulatively acquired 11.36% of Parichay Investments Limited and failed to comply with disclosure obligations under Regulation 7 of the SAST Regulations, 1997 and Regulation 13 of the PIT Regulations, 1992.Appeal No. 92 of 2019 was dismissed and the Rs. 3 lakh penalty on Shweta Dhiren Agrawal was upheld. · Appeal Nos. 119, 120 and 121 of 2019 were partly allowed.Appeal: Appeal Nos. 92, 119, 120 and 121 of 2019 decided by SAT on 3 May 2019; Appeal 92 dismissed and Appeals 119, 120 and 121 partly allowed.
- Alleged fraudulent and unfair trading through reversal, matched and self-trades, price and volume manipulation, and contribution to positive Last Traded Price in Ushdev International Ltd.All appeals were dismissed. · The Adjudicating Officer’s penalties ranging from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.30 lakh per appellant were upheld.Appeal: Appeal Nos.265, 267, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275 and 276 of 2019 dismissed on 8 June 2021; 17 of 18 noticees appealed.
- The appellants were alleged to have acted as a group and executed manipulative matched trades and self-trades in Shree Global Tradefin Ltd., involving fraud and unfair trade practices.Show cause notice dated 20 July 2017 quashed · AO penalty order dated 25 October 2018 quashedAppeal: Appeal Nos. 102, 122, 193, 268 and 269 of 2019 decided together and allowed on 14 November 2019.
- The appellants allegedly acted in concert and acquired more than 15% of Oregon Commercial Limited's share capital without making the required public announcement under Regulation 10 of the Takeover Regulations, 1997.Appeal No. 758 of 2021 dismissed without any order as to costs · SEBI direction to make a public announcement to acquire Oregon Commercial Limited shares upheldAppeal: Appeal No. 758 of 2021 dismissed by SAT on March 21, 2022
- SAT matter SATV-33B9BF4F01E1074C4D8AA0F2Impugned SEBI Adjudicating Officer order dated 16 November 2018 quashed · SEBI granted liberty to issue a fresh show-cause noticeAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123, 170, 174, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191 and 192 of 2019 disposed on 7 November 2019; impugned order quashed
- Connected entities indulged in reversal, matched and self-trades and price/volume manipulation contributing to positive LTP in Ushdev International Ltd.All appeals (Nos.265,267,270-276 of 2019) dismissed · AO penalty order imposing Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.30 lakhs upheldAppeal: Appeal Nos.265,267,270,271,272,273,274,275,276 of 2019 dismissed by SAT vide decision dated 08.06.2021 (reserved 26.04.2021)
- Connected appellants indulged in reversal, matched and self-trades with price and volume manipulation contributing to LTP in Ushdev International Ltd.All appeals dismissed · AO penalty of Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 30 lakhs upheldAppeal: Appeal Nos. 265, 267, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276 of 2019 dismissed on 08.06.2021 (reserved 26.04.2021)
- Alleged fraudulent and manipulative scheme involving artificial price/volume creation, unsolicited bulk SMS recommending Timbor Home Ltd. shares, and subsequent dumping of shares on induced investors.Miscellaneous Application No. 934 of 2022 allowed and documents taken on record · Appeal Nos. 45 and 46 of 2022 dismissedAppeal: Appeal Nos. 45 and 46 of 2022 dismissed by SAT on 27 September 2022 with no order as to costs.
- Alleged violation in scrip of Parichay Investments Limited adjudicated by AO; specifics not discussed as order set aside on concession.Impugned Adjudicating Officer order dated 16.11.2018 quashed without going into merits · Liberty granted to SEBI to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123, 170, 174, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191, 192 of 2019 disposed of on 07.11.2019 by quashing impugned order on SEBI concession
- Connected entities indulged in reversal, matched, self trades and price-volume manipulation contributing to positive LTP in Ushdev International Ltd.All appeals dismissed, AO penalty order confirmed with no interference on quantumAppeal: Appeal Nos. 265,267,270,271,272,273,274,275,276 of 2019 decided on 08.06.2021 (reserved 26.04.2021) - dismissed
- Appellants as group executed extensive match trades and self trades in Shree Global Tradefin Ltd in manipulative manner amounting to fraud and unfair trade practiceSecond show cause notice dated July 20, 2017 and impugned AO order quashed · All appeals (102,122,193,268,269 of 2019) allowedAppeal: Appeal Nos. 102, 122, 193, 268, 269 of 2019 allowed by SAT decision dated 14.11.2019 (reserved 05.11.2019)
- Group executed extensive matched trades and self trades in Shree Global Tradefin Ltd in manipulative manner amounting to fraud and unfair trade practice.Second show cause notice dated July 20, 2017 quashed · Impugned AO penalty order dated October 25, 2018 quashedAppeal: Appeal Nos. 102, 122, 193, 268, 269 of 2019 disposed and allowed by SAT on 14.11.2019 (reserved on 05.11.2019)
- Aiding Timbor Home promoter group in offloading shares via intermediaries acting in concert and inducing gullible investors with misleading advice.Findings in WTM order dated November 20, 2020 upheld · Matter remitted to WTM, SEBI for recalculation of disgorgement as per lawAppeal: Appeal No.47 of 2022 with Misc. Application No.1226 of 2022 allowed in part on 29 January 2026; findings upheld, remanded for disgorgement recalculation
- PACs cumulatively acquired 11.36% of Parichay Investments Ltd without disclosures triggering SAST Reg 7 and PIT Reg 13Appeal No. 92 of 2019 dismissed - Rs 3 lakh penalty upheld · Appeal Nos. 119, 120 and 121 of 2019 partly allowed - Rs 6 lakh reduced to Rs 3 lakh eachAppeal: Appeal Nos. 92, 119, 120 and 121 of 2019 decided on 03.05.2019 - No.92 dismissed, Nos.119,120,121 partly allowed
- Connected entities in concert inflated Timbor Home Ltd price via small buys, sent misleading bulk SMS buy recommendations, then dumped shares on gullible investors in violation of PFUTP Regs 3, 4.Appeal No. 45 of 2022 and Appeal No. 46 of 2022 dismissed · AO penalty of Rs.5 lacs on each noticee confirmedAppeal: Appeal Nos. 45 and 46 of 2022 against AO order dated 23.03.2021 dismissed on 27.09.2022; Misc. Application No. 934 of 2022 allowed
- Proceedings relating to scrip of Parichay Investments Limited; specific charge not detailed in SAT remand orderImpugned AO order dated 16.11.2018 quashed without going into merits · SEBI given liberty to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123,170,174,185,186,189,190,191,192 of 2019 disposed on 07.11.2019 by consent remand
- Acquisition of shares of Oregon Commercial Ltd triggering SAST 7(1)/7(2) and PIT 13 disclosure obligations which were not disclosed within prescribed time.Appeal partly allowed; Rs 5 lakhs each on three PAC members modified to single Rs 5 lakhs jointly and severally · Additional penalty of Rs 4 lakhs on Sanjay Jethalal Soni and Rs 5 lakhs on Krupa Sanjay Soni affirmedAppeal: Appeal No. 483 of 2018 partly allowed on 28.06.2019
- Failure to make public announcement in terms of Regulation 10 SAST 1997 read with Regulation 35(2) SAST 2011Dismissal of Appeal No. 44 of 2022 on ground of laches · Dismissal of Misc. Application No. 14 of 2022 for condonation of delayAppeal: Appeal No. 44 of 2022 with Misc. Application No. 14 of 2022 dismissed for delay on 04.02.2022
- Connected entities indulged in reversal, matched and self-trades and price/volume manipulation contributing to positive LTP in Ushdev International Ltd.All appeals dismissed · AO penalty of Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.30 lakhs per appellant confirmed as proportionate to repetitive violationsAppeal: Appeal Nos.265,267,270,271,272,273,274,275,276 of 2019 dismissed by SAT decision dated 08.06.2021 (reserved 26.04.2021)
- SAT matter SATV-8FF4C2B93E134B868F109254Appeal No. 40 of 2022 and Misc. Application No. 10 of 2022 dismissed on ground of laches / inordinate delay · No order as to costsAppeal: Appeal No. 40 of 2022 with Misc. Application No. 10 of 2022 filed Jan 2022 against WTM order dated 31.07.2019 dismissed on 04.02.2022 for delay
- SAT matter SATV-A54646C23268D867C5083424Impugned WTM order dated 1 October 2014 quashed and set aside qua appellants only · Matter restored/remanded to file of WTM of SEBI for fresh order on merits per lawAppeal: Appeal Nos. 390 of 2014 and 178 of 2015 disposed of on 22/08/2016 by quashing impugned order qua appellants and remanding to WTM
- Alleged violation in scrip of Parichay Investments Limited; merits not examinedImpugned AO order dated 16.11.2018 quashed without going into merits · Liberty granted to SEBI to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123, 170, 174, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191 and 192 of 2019 disposed on 07.11.2019 by quashing impugned order
- Matter concerns scrip of Parichay Investments Limited; specific charges not examined as order was quashed without going into meritsQuashed impugned Adjudicating Officer order dated 16.11.2018 without going into merits · Granted liberty to SEBI to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123, 170, 174, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191 and 192 of 2019 disposed on 07.11.2019; impugned order quashed on SEBI concession
- Fraudulent and manipulative trading in Shree Global Tradefin Ltd. via self trades and synchronized trades creating false appearance, artificial volume and price manipulation.Liability under PFUTP upheld, penalty reduced to Rs.10 lakh per appellant (total Rs.20 lakh) · Reduced penalty payable within two months from receipt, else recovery with interest as per lawAppeal: Appeal No.32 of 2013 decided on 24.1.2014 - partly allowed with penalty reduced
- Matter relates to dealings in scrip of Parichay Investments Limited; specific charges not detailed in SAT remand orderImpugned Adjudicating Officer order dated 16.11.2018 quashed without going into merits · Liberty granted to SEBI to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123, 170, 174, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191, 192 of 2019 disposed on 07.11.2019 by consent remand
- Proceedings relating to trading in scrip of Parichay Investments Limited; specific charge not detailed in remand orderImpugned Adjudicating Officer order dated 16.11.2018 quashed without going into merits · Liberty to SEBI to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123,170,174,185,186,189,190,191,192 of 2019 disposed on 07.11.2019 by consent quashing and remand
- Group executed matched trades and self trades in Shree Global Tradefin Ltd in manipulative manner amounting to fraud and unfair trade practice.Show cause notice dated July 20, 2017 and impugned AO order quashed · All appeals (Nos. 102, 122, 193, 268, 269 of 2019) allowedAppeal: Appeal Nos. 102, 122, 193, 268, 269 of 2019 allowed by SAT on 14.11.2019 (reserved on 05.11.2019)
- Creating artificial volumes and misleading appearance in Oregon Commercial Ltd scrip through matched, reversal and self trades among connected entities.Appeal: Appeal Nos. 169, 171, 172, 231, 264, 266, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281 of 2019 before SAT; Order Reserved on 23.01.2020, Date of Decision 31.01.2020
- Connected entities indulged in reversal, matched and self-trades with price and volume manipulation contributing to positive LTP in Ushdev International Ltd.All nine appeals dismissed · AO penalty order for PFUTP violations confirmed with no interference on quantumAppeal: Appeal Nos.265,267,270,271,272,273,274,275,276 of 2019 decided on 08.06.2021 (reserved 26.04.2021); all dismissed
- Alleged violation in scrip of Parichay Investments Limited leading to AO order dated 16.11.2018; merits not discussed due to remandImpugned AO order dated November 16, 2018 quashed without going into merits · Liberty to SEBI to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123, 170, 174, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191, 192 of 2019 disposed on 07.11.2019 - impugned order quashed and remanded for fresh SCN
- Creating artificial volumes and misleading appearance in Oregon Commercial Ltd scrip through matched, reversal and self trades.
- PACs together acquired 11.36% of Parichay Investments Ltd triggering Reg 7 SAST 1997 and Reg 13 PIT 1992 disclosures, which were not made.Misc Applications 175-177/2019 allowed; 92 days delay in filing appeals condoned · Appeal No. 92/2019 (Shweta Dhiren Agrawal) dismissed; Rs 3 lakh penalty upheldAppeal: Appeal Nos. 92, 119, 120 and 121 of 2019 decided on 03.05.2019: Appeal 92 dismissed; others partly allowed with penalty reduced
- Creating artificial volumes and misleading appearance in Oregon Commercial Ltd scrip through matched, reversal and self trades in violation of PFUTP norms.Common AO order dated 16.11.2018 under challenge; Tribunal held 7-year delay vitiates penalties and set aside/quashed AO penaltiesAppeal: Appeal Nos. 169,171,172,231,264,266,277,278,279,280,281 of 2019 reserved 23.01.2020 decided 31.01.2020 by common order
- Failure to make public announcement in terms of Regulation 10 and Regulation 11(1) SAST Regulations 1997Appeal No. 51 of 2022 and Misc. Application No. 9 of 2022 dismissed on ground of laches · No order as to costsAppeal: Appeal No. 51 of 2022 with Misc. Application No. 9 of 2022 filed Jan 2022 against AO order dated 24.10.2019 dismissed as time-barred on 04.02.2022
- SAT matter SATV-B931504794F460FDF8175283Impugned WTM order dated 1 October 2014 quashed and set aside qua appellants · Matter remanded/restored to WTM file for fresh order on merits per lawAppeal: Appeal No.390 of 2014 and Appeal No.178 of 2015 disposed of on 22/08/2016 by remand with no order as to costs
- Connected noticees indulged in reversal, matched and self-trades and price/volume manipulation contributing to positive LTP in Ushdev International Ltd.All appeals dismissed · AO penalty of Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.30 lakhs confirmed with no interference on quantumAppeal: Appeal Nos.265,267,270,271,272,273,274,275,276 of 2019 dismissed by SAT decision dated 08.06.2021 (reserved 26.04.2021)
- Alleged violation in scrip of Parichay Investments Limited; merits not examinedImpugned AO order dated 16.11.2018 quashed without going into merits · Liberty to SEBI to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123, 170, 174, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191, 192 of 2019 disposed on 07.11.2019 by consent quashing
- Creating artificial volumes and misleading appearance in Oregon Commercial Ltd scrip via matched, reversal and self trades.Appeal: Group Appeals 169,171,172,231,264,266,277-281 of 2019 reserved 23.01.2020 decided 31.01.2020 challenging AO order
- Created artificial volumes and misleading appearance in Oregon Commercial Ltd scrip by trading among themselves through matched, reversal and self trades.Appeals allowed and AO common order dated November 16, 2018 set aside on ground of inordinate unexplained delay
- Adjudication matter concerning dealings in scrip of Parichay Investments Limited; merits/charge details not examined by SATImpugned Adjudicating Officer order dated 16.11.2018 quashed without going into merits · Liberty to SEBI to issue fresh show cause notice if so desiredAppeal: Appeal Nos. 123, 170, 174, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191, 192 of 2019 disposed of on 07.11.2019 by quashing impugned order with liberty for fresh SCN
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