LexisNexis Fraud, Manipulation and Insider Trading in the Indian Securities Market

Edition: 5th Edition, 2025

Binding: Hardcover

LexisNexis’ Fraud, Manipulation and Insider Trading in the Indian Securities Market – 5th Edition, 2025 offers a deep and critical examination of one of the most sensitive and closely regulated areas of financial law in India. This authoritative text delves into the legal, regulatory, and judicial framework governing fraudulent practices, market manipulation, and insider trading in India’s securities markets, providing readers with a detailed understanding of how investor interests are protected and market integrity is upheld.

The book focuses on legal interpretations, practical enforcement strategies, and landmark cases from Indian regulatory authorities such as SEBI and appellate forums. This edition is updated with recent legal developments, including amendments to SEBI regulations, notable enforcement orders, and judicial precedents shaping the securities market ecosystem.

Key Features:

• Detailed Overview of Legal Framework: Covers the legal foundations of securities market regulation in India, including SEBI Act provisions, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, and SEBI (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) Regulations.

• Insights into Regulatory Approach: Examines SEBI’s evolving role and strategies in detecting, investigating, and penalizing fraudulent and manipulative activities.

• Analysis of Insider Trading Jurisprudence: Offers detailed commentary on how courts and regulators interpret and enforce laws relating to insider trading, including key tests and evidentiary standards.

• Case Law and SEBI Orders: Discusses landmark cases and enforcement orders, providing practical understanding of how laws are applied in real-world scenarios.

• Role of Technology and Surveillance: Explores how technological advancements are enhancing surveillance and detection of irregularities in stock market trading.

• Comparative Global Perspective: Briefly touches upon international practices and how Indian laws compare with global standards in combating market abuse.

• Useful for Practitioners and Students: Tailored to meet the needs of corporate lawyers, compliance officers, market regulators, academics, and law students with an interest in financial regulation and securities law.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Updated with Latest Amendments and Judgments: Incorporates changes in SEBI regulations and key decisions impacting the enforcement of securities laws up to 2025.

• Combines Theory and Practice: Balances in-depth legal analysis with practical examples, making it an essential guide for professionals dealing with securities compliance and litigation.

• Protecting Market Integrity: Helps stakeholders understand how the legal framework guards against threats to transparency, fairness, and investor confidence.

• Strengthens Legal Compliance and Risk Management: Ideal for companies, law firms, and compliance departments aiming to enhance internal protocols and avoid regulatory pitfalls.

• Trusted Source by Experts: A LexisNexis publication known for legal accuracy and comprehensive coverage of Indian securities laws.

LexisNexis’ Fraud, Manipulation and Insider Trading in the Indian Securities Market – 5th Edition, 2025 is a vital resource for anyone involved in India’s financial markets, offering unparalleled insights into how law and regulation work to maintain transparency, discipline, and investor trust.