Stock Exchange Liability to Refund Deposits for Annulled Trades and Necessary Party Requirements

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Case
SHRI.BIPIN KANTILAL KAPADIA v. THE STOCK EXCHANGE BOMBAY (Bombay High Court, 11-09-2026)
Law
Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, Code of Civil Procedure, Indian Contract Act.

Highlights of the Judgment:

  • Examination of the legal consequences of annulling stock exchange trades on underlying contractual obligations and physical delivery rights.
  • Analysis of the applicability of Stock Exchange Bye-Law 315J regarding immunity and indemnity from suits.
  • Application of the twin test for determining necessary and proper parties under civil procedure in securities disputes.
  • Evaluation of the Clearing House statutory role and discretionary powers under BSE Bye-Law 96.
  • Determination of the exchange liability to refund deposits made for transactions subsequently declared void or annulled.