Dismissal of Petitions Challenging SEC Show Cause Notice under Section 11B Upheld

The High Court of Karnataka dismissed the petitions challenging the show cause notice issued under section 11B of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. The court held that the notice was issued to protect investors' interests and was within the authority of the respondent. The petitioners were given the opportunity to respond within two weeks, and their replies would be considered.

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Issues Involved: Challenge to show cause notice u/s 11B of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.

The High Court of Karnataka dismissed the petitions challenging the show cause notice dated 15-2-2011 issued by the third respondent u/s 11B of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. The court noted that the petitioners had not replied to the show cause notice but had directly filed the writ petitions. The court held that the show cause notice was issued to safeguard the interest of investors, and it was within the authority of the third respondent to do so. The petitioners were given the opportunity to reply to the notice within two weeks, and their response would be considered in accordance with the law. Therefore, the petitions were dismissed.

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