Nirej Paul vs Securities and Exchange Board of India on 18 December 2018

1. Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI Bhavan, C-4A, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400 051.

2. The Canning Industries Cochin Ltd. 234-32, Caico Road, Valarkavu, Thrissur, Kerala - 680006.

3. Mr. Chiriankandath Palu Jose Chiriankandath, Pipeline Road, Thrissur, Kerala - 680001.

4. Mr. Parappilly Varunny Davis 8/5, Parappilly House, East Fort, Thrissur, Kerala - 680005.

5. Mr. Paul Thalokaren Timothy 6/427, Thalokaren House, East Fort, Thrissur, Kerala - 680005.

6. Mr. Mazhuvancheriparambath Kuriakose Aelias 7/12, Valia Veedu, College Road, Thrissur, Kerala - 680001.

7. Mr. Chiriyankandath George Joy 26/252, Chiriankandath House, Mylipadam Road, Thrissur, Kerala - 680020.

8. Mrs. Jessy Pavoo Anchery House, Mission Quarters, Thrissur, Kerala - 680005.

9. Mr. Vadakken Raphael Vadakkan House, Thottanpetta, East Fort P.O., Thrissur, Kerala - 680006.

10. Mr. Paul Ovungal Raphael

Ovungal House, Latin Church Road, Thrissur, Kerala - 680001.

11. Mr. Ovungal Pyloth Rappai TC - 18 - 2437, Ovungal House, Latin Church Road, Thrissur, Kerala - 680001.

12. Mr. Joseph Chiramel (Debenture Trustee) Chiramel House, Olarikkara, Thrissur - 680012.

…. Respondents

Mr. Saurabh Bachhawat, Advocate i/b S. D. Israni Law Chamber for the Appellant. Mr. Mihir Mody, Advocate with i/b K. Ashar & Co. for the Respondent No.

1. None for the Respondent Nos. 2 to 12.

CORAM : Dr. C. K. G. Nair, Member

Per : Dr. C. K. G. Nair (Oral)

1. Not on board. By consent of the parties taken up today.

Misc. Application No. 418 of 2018 :

1. By this misc. application appellant seeks condonation of 12 days delay in filing this appeal. For the reasons stated in the misc. Application, delay is condoned. Misc. Application is disposed of accordingly.

Appeal No. 476 of 2018 :

1. This appeal has been filed challenging the impugned order passed by the Whole Time Member (‘WTM’ for short) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’ for short) dated July 12, 2018. Counsel for SEBI on instruction submits that SEBI would like to relook at the entire issue afresh and after hearing all the concerned parties pass fresh order within a period of three months from today.

2. Accordingly, the matter is remanded to the WTM of SEBI, who shall pass a fresh order in accordance with law within a period of three months from today.

3. Appeal is disposed of in above terms with no order as to costs.

Sd/- Dr. C. K. G. Nair Member 18.12.2018 Prepared & Compared by PTM