Abstract:
ABSTRACT
This research paper is an attempt to ~nderstand the concept of insider
trading and bring out the issues related to insider trading. The paper will first
discuss the concept and terms of insider trading and then the basis of the
idea behind prohibiting insider trading. Then the research will proceed with
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the discussion of the provisions of insider trading regulations in India, US,
and UK and comparison among them. This paper analyses the mens rea
factor in deciding the liability for insider trading. It will also discuss the insider
trading cases from the economic perspective. Furthermore, it will also
discuss the role of corporate governance in insider trading cases. The
paper will analyse the problem of locus standi, i.e. who is the real claimant
in insider trading cases and the difference between claimant and complainant
in such cases.
