I have sent a complaint to NSE /SEBI/ EOW on 24 / 06 / 10, in respect of Fraud / Cheating amounting to Rs 70 Lacs (approx.) by the Officials of M/s Religare Securities Ltd. In this regard I was advised to go to the Arbitration of NSE because of arbiteration clause in agreement.
I have come to know that according to the Supreme Court Judgement in the serious allegations of Fraud and Criminal Misappropriation the matter can only be decided by court and not by the Arbitrator. In my case fraud / Cheating and Cyber Crime involving sending of fraudulent statements through e- mail is noticed against which i have lodged the complaint to EOW / Police Dept.
SC Ruling - Arbitration and conciliation act - Serious allegations of fraud and criminal misappropriation - Can only be decided by Court when parties lead detailed evidence and not by the Arbitrator. 2009(3) Apex Court Judgments 643 (S.C.).
As i have consulted lawyers i am highly confused , they say i should not avoid arbitration. however arbitration does not have powers to decide in this case. Others say i should go to civil court + criminal court to get justice. I am confused.
I am unable to find the proper guidance from the SEBI / NSE Website. In this very case what should be my Legal course of action. Pls. guide accordingly, to seek justice. Will arbitration be of any help to me? Will the judgment of arbitration hold good in the case of fraud / criminal misappropriation? Will the revised fees of Rs. 30,000/- be reversed in that case?
Also pls. suggest some competent Lawyer with relevant experience of nse arbitration matters if possible.
Looking Forward to an early reply.
Thanks,
SACHIN BHARDWAJ
Mobile – 98109 33322