This document provides an overview of the Securities Contracts Regulation Act (SCRA) presented by a group of students. It defines securities and discusses key aspects of the SCRA, including:
- The SCRA empowers the central government or SEBI to recognize stock exchanges, approve exchange rules/bylaws, regulate listings, and register intermediaries.
- Contracts must occur through a recognized stock exchange in notified states/areas to be legal. Contracts in violation of exchange rules are void.
- The government can prohibit contracts in certain securities to prevent speculation and require licensing of dealers in some non-notified states.
- Listing on an exchange provides liquidity, mobilizes