Law & Practice Relating to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is a comprehensive and authoritative commentary on India's core corporate governance and disclosure framework applicable to listed entities. Presented as a two-volume reference work, the publication translates the statutory language of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 into clear, actionable and practice-oriented guidance.
The book combines detailed legal interpretation with practical solutions, compliance checklists, case studies, illustrations and question-and-answer guidance. Each Regulation is examined within its broader governance and compliance context, enabling readers to understand not only the legal requirement but also its practical implementation within a listed entity.
Meticulously updated with amendments, SEBI circulars and relevant judicial pronouncements, the publication serves as a reliable single-point reference for corporate governance, disclosure obligations, securities compliance and regulatory advisory.
Who Should Read This Book?
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Company Secretaries, Compliance Officers & Corporate Legal Teams – For ensuring robust compliance and governance within listed entities through actionable guidance, strategic checklists and Regulation-wise clarity.
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Lawyers, Consultants & Market Advisors – For authoritative commentary, practical case studies and Q&A-based guidance addressing interpretational and compliance challenges.
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Board Members & Senior Management of Listed Entities – For understanding evolving disclosure and governance obligations and promoting transparency and accountability at the organisational level.
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Regulatory Advisors, Auditors & Independent Directors – For guiding, reviewing and overseeing listed entity compliance and corporate governance practices.
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Academicians, Researchers & Students of Securities Law – For bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application in law, management and finance.
The Present Publication is the 2nd Edition, amended up to 1st August 2025. It is authored by Bhuwneshwar Prasad Mishra.
Key Features
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Regulation-wise & Sub-regulation Summaries
- Concise summaries introducing each Regulation
- Quick understanding of statutory intent and scope
- Structured explanation of major compliance obligations
- Improved accessibility for professionals handling day-to-day regulatory requirements
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Authoritative & Practical Commentary
- Detailed interpretation beyond the statutory text
- Discussion of legislative intent
- Analysis of interpretational challenges
- Practical insights drawn from extensive professional experience
- Focus on real-world application within listed entities
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Secretarial Practice Checklists
- Dedicated practical checklists for individual Regulations
- Conversion of legal requirements into actionable compliance tasks
- Useful framework for secretarial and compliance teams
- Support for internal monitoring and implementation
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Practical Case Studies & Illustrations
- Case studies explaining practical application of Regulations
- Illustrative situations connecting legal requirements with corporate practice
- Useful guidance for resolving recurring compliance challenges
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Dedicated Q&A Sections
- Theme-wise questions and answers
- Coverage of frequently encountered practical queries
- Clarification of common interpretational ambiguities
- Practice-oriented guidance for everyday compliance issues
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Comprehensive & Current Coverage
- Incorporates amendments to the SEBI (LODR) Regulations
- Updated SEBI Circulars and regulatory guidance
- Relevant judicial interpretations
- Coverage updated up to August 2025
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User-friendly Layout & Navigation
- Logical arrangement of Regulations and commentary
- Detailed indexing
- Cross-referencing across related compliance topics
- Designed for quick professional reference
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Expert Recognition & Professional Credibility
- Insights and endorsements from industry leaders and senior professionals
- Relevant perspectives from Board members and Independent Directors
- Authored by a recognised professional in corporate governance, compliance and risk management
- Supported by extensive practical and professional experience
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Holistic Listed Entity Compliance Coverage
- Corporate governance requirements
- Disclosure obligations
- Financial reporting requirements
- Board and Committee responsibilities
- Regulatory compliance across different categories of listed securities and entities
Coverage of the Book
Complete SEBI (LODR) Regulations Framework
- Complete text of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- Regulation-wise commentary and interpretation
- Sub-regulation-level analysis where required
- Updated amendments, circulars and regulatory developments
All Chapters & Schedules
- Preliminary provisions
- Principles governing disclosures and obligations
- Common obligations applicable to listed entities
- Corporate governance requirements
- Obligations relating to specified listed securities
- Requirements applicable to listed debt securities
- Framework relating to depository receipts
- Requirements concerning mutual funds and securitised debt instruments
- Coverage relating to social enterprises
- Duties and responsibilities of stock exchanges
Corporate Governance Framework
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Board Composition & Governance
- Board structure and composition requirements
- Responsibilities of Directors and senior management
- Governance mechanisms applicable to listed entities
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Committees
- Audit Committee requirements
- Stakeholders Relationship Committee
- Risk Management framework
- Other governance-related Committees and responsibilities
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Related Party Transactions
- Regulatory requirements and disclosures
- Governance and approval mechanisms
- Compliance considerations for listed entities
Disclosure & Reporting Requirements
- Continuous disclosure obligations
- Material event and information disclosures
- Financial reporting requirements
- Disclosures in financial results
- Transparency and accountability requirements
- Regulatory obligations relating to listed entity communications
Investor Protection & Compliance Mechanisms
- Stakeholder and investor grievance redressal
- Disclosure-related accountability
- Compliance monitoring mechanisms
- Corporate governance responsibilities
- Regulatory expectations from listed entities
Special Listed Instruments & Entities
- Listed securities and equity-related obligations
- Listed debt securities
- Depository receipts
- Mutual funds
- Securitised debt instruments
- Social enterprises and relevant regulatory obligations
Schedules & Appendices
- Latest Schedules under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations
- Terms and conditions relating to listed securities
- Corporate governance requirements
- Disclosure requirements in financial results
- Relevant Master Circulars
- Frequently Asked Questions
- SEBI Informal Guidance Letters
- Relevant judicial decisions and case law references
FAQs, Case Laws & Regulatory Guidance
- Extensive FAQ-based reference material
- Important SEBI Master Circulars
- Informal guidance requests and interpretative material
- Relevant case laws and judicial decisions
- Practical reference material for advanced compliance and advisory work
Structure of the Book
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Regulation-wise Commentary – Each Regulation is analysed sequentially, beginning with a concise summary followed by detailed commentary, practical interpretation, compliance checklist, case studies and Q&A-based guidance.
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Practical Compliance Layer – Secretarial practice checklists convert statutory obligations into actionable compliance tasks for listed entities and their professional teams.
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Case Studies & Illustrations – Practical examples demonstrate how regulatory provisions operate in real corporate situations.
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Schedules & Appendices – Master Circulars, FAQs, SEBI Informal Guidance and landmark judicial decisions are organised for quick reference.
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Two-volume Reference Architecture – Comprehensive coverage is distributed across two volumes to accommodate detailed commentary, statutory material, practical guidance and supplementary reference resources.
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Comprehensive Index – Detailed indexing enables efficient navigation across Regulations, compliance topics and related interpretative material.
This practitioner-oriented structure enables readers to move seamlessly from Regulation → statutory intent → detailed commentary → compliance checklist → practical case study → Q&A → regulatory guidance, making the publication a dependable reference for listed entity governance, securities compliance, corporate advisory and regulatory practice.