Chairman, SEBI v. Shriram Mutual Fund and Anr.
5 SCC 361Reported decision2006#7939 most cited
What is Chairman, SEBI v. Shriram Mutual Fund and Anr. authority for?
Once a contravention of statutory obligations is established, a penalty must be imposed, and only the quantum of the penalty is discretionary. The intention of the violator is immaterial.
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Chairman SEBI v Shriram Mutual Fund · penalty attraction · statutory obligation contravention · mens rea immaterial · discretionary penalty quantum · SEBI regulations · 2006 5 SCC 361