What is the Supreme Court judgment on SEBI?

The Supreme Court allows SEBI to regulate and investigate market violations to protect investors. It has upheld SEBI’s powers in cases involving fraud, insider trading, and unregistered advisory. The Court says SEBI can act strongly when public money is at risk.

What is the 75% rule of SEBI?

The 75 percent rule applies to delisting. A company can delist its shares only if 75 percent of public shareholders tender their shares in the exit offer. It ensures fair approval and protects minority investors.

What action can SEBI take against entities violating its regulations?

SEBI can impose monetary penalties, market bans, and disgorgement of unlawful gains. It can freeze bank accounts and issue show-cause notices. SEBI can also raid premises, cancel registrations, and restrict trading activity.

What is the 25% rule of SEBI?

The 25 percent rule requires listed companies to maintain at least 25 percent public shareholding . This rule ensures transparency and prevents promoter dominance. Companies must meet this requirement within the prescribed time limit.

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Avadhut Sathe: SEBI Imposes Ban and Seizes ₹546 Crore in Major Crackdown

ByRubaisha December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

What happened to Avadhut Sathe

On 4 December 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a sweeping action against finfluencer Avadhut Sathe and his firm Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy Pvt Ltd (ASTAPL). SEBI barred Sathe and his firm from the securities market and ordered the impounding of ₹546.16 crore as “unlawful gains”.