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2026-09-25 02:19:43 pm | Source: MMJC & Associates
Comment on SEBI board approving amendment to settlement regulations by Makarand M Joshi, Founder partner MMJC & Associates, a corporate compliance firm
Comment on SEBI board approving amendment to settlement regulations by Makarand M Joshi, Founder partner MMJC & Associates, a corporate compliance firm

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Amendment to Settlement Regulations — rationalising the settlement formula, enabling pre-SCN applications, fast-tracking cases up to Rs10 lakh, opening of special window under settlement regulations 2026 for cases rejected, withdrawn, not applied or returned under 2018 settlement regulations and permitting settlement even if the proceeding is at appeal stage — align with the Finance Minister and The Prime Minister's emphasis on reducing litigation and enabling settlement of violations is a welcome shift towards trust-based governance..

However, for serious violations like financial misstatement, diversion and fraud, the final framework must balance faster remediation with transparency, public accountability, and strong market-wide deterrence.

 

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