Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 alongwith SEBI Act, 1992

This authoritative volume brings together the complete and updated texts of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA) and the Securities & Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, forming the core statutory framework governing India’s securities markets. The SCRA outlines the legal structure for the recognition and regulation of stock exchanges, the validity of securities contracts, listing conditions, penalties for manipulation, and mechanisms designed to ensure fair and transparent market practices. Complementing this, the SEBI Act, 1992 establishes SEBI’s regulatory powers relating to registration, supervision of intermediaries, prohibition of fraudulent and unfair trade practices, investor protection initiatives, and enforcement actions. This edition presents both Acts in a clear, consolidated, and easily navigable format, supported by useful headings, cross-references, and indexing to assist research and practical application. Ideal for compliance officers, market intermediaries, traders, corporate legal teams, advocates, law students, and regulatory analysts, the book serves as an indispensable statutory resource for understanding and applying Indian securities law. Whether used for corporate advisory, dispute resolution, litigation preparation, or academic learning, this combined edition offers a precise and dependable foundation for capital markets regulation.